Pragmatics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the perlocutionary force of using RP?
A
Audiences attributing Overt Prestige to the speaker. It establishes straight away in conversation that they are educated and prosperous.
2
Q
DEFINE hedges/qualifiers? 🌳 + examples
A
Words or phrases that dampen or strengthen a statement
e.g. very, rather, kind of, I think that
3
Q
What is the pragmatic effect of filler words and what is the benefit ? 💭
A
They can server as an auditory que to signal hesitation or thought.
It can also help manage turn taking by indicating that the speaker isn’t finished.
4
Q
What is the pragmatic effect of using an intensifier?
A
Emphasising a point or expressing the speaker’s attitude (such as subjective evaluation or emotional stance)
