Pragmatics Flashcards
1
Q
Implicature
A
An implied meaning that has to be inferred due to poor communication.
2
Q
Inference
A
Understanding implied meanings.
3
Q
Irony
A
Using language to show an unexpected or opposite result of another interaction..
4
Q
Deixis
A
When the meaning of something depends on who/what is being referred to, where it’s happening, or when it’s happening.
5
Q
Speech acts
A
Actions that carry more meaning beyond just the words used such as an apology or a promise.
6
Q
Face
A
How someone presents themselves as a result of communicating with a specific person or group of people.
