paris: terminology Flashcards
1
Q
what are grice’s maxims?
A
1) quality
2) quantity
3) relevance
4) manner
2
Q
what is the maxim of quality?
A
truth: speak the truth
3
Q
what is the maxim of quantity?
A
informativeness: do not speak too little or too much
4
Q
what is the maxim of relevance?
A
keep what is being discussed relevant to the topic at hand
5
Q
what is the maxim of manner?
A
clarity: be clear and avoid ambiguity
6
Q
what is MGAP?
A
mode
genre
audience
purpose
