pragmatics - schema, face theory

Question 1

what are pragmatics

Answer 1

concerned with the writer or speakers assumptions on audience

Question 2

schema

Answer 2

pre existing knowledge that helps us process info quicker

Question 3

what is the face theory

Answer 3

goffman says we strive to maintain face, do everything we can in order to save face(face work)
the way we want to present ourselves

Question 4

politness theory

Answer 4

positive face and negative face
positive and negative politeness

Question 5

what is positive face

Answer 5

the face where we want to be accepted

Question 6

what is negative face

Answer 6

the face where we want to be independent

Question 7

positive politeness

Answer 7

protect or nurture ones self esteem
e.g. you look stressed, how can I help

Question 8

negative politeness

Answer 8

protect ones independence to minimise threat
e.g. hey sorry to bother you

Question 9

the cooperative principle

Answer 9

all communication requires cooperation

Question 10

what are grices maxims

Answer 10

-quality
-quantity
-relevance
-manner

Question 11

what is violating

Answer 11

breaking the maxim, but the listener is not aware e.g. lying

Question 12

what is flouting

Answer 12

breaking the maxim but the listener is aware e.g. sarcasm

Question 13

what are deixis

Answer 13

words that depend on context

Question 14

what are the three categories of deixis

Answer 14

-personal
-temporal
-spatial