SPEECH ACT THEORY Flashcards
is a branch of linguistics that
studies how people use language in
context, and how context influences the
interpretation of meaning
Pragmatics
refers to words or phrases that depend on the
context of the situation—such as who is
speaking, when, and where.
DEIXIS
examples of
deixis in sentences:
PERSON DEIXIS
PLACE DEIXIS
TIME DEIXIS
DISCOURSE DEIXIS
SOCIAL DEIXIS
Refers to the participants in the conversation (i.e.,
“I,”“you,” “he,” “she,”etc.).
PERSON DEIXIS
Refers to location, often using words like
“here”or”there.
PLACE DEIXIS
Refers to specific times or moments in
time, often using words like “now,” “then,”“today,” “tomorrow”etc.
TIME DEIXIS
Refers to parts of the conversation, such as
“this, “ “that, “ “the following, “ “therefore ”, “but”, “however”.etc.
DISCOURSE DEIXIS
Refers to the social relationship between the
speaker and listener, and may involve terms of
address.
SOCIAL DEIXIS
refers to information that is assumed or taken
for granted in an utterance—something that is
implied and typically remains constant
regardless of whether the statement is true or
false.
PRESUPPOSITION
refers to the meaning that is suggested or
implied by a speaker, but not explicitly
stated.
IMPLICATURE
This type arises from the conversation
‘s context and the Cooperative Principle (Grice ’s maxims of communication). It’s often inferred based on what is implied rather than directly stated.
CONVERSATIONAL IMPLICATURE
what are the Grice’s maxims
Quantity,
Quality,
Relation,
and Manner
In this maxim, we are reminded that
in our talk exchange with people we have to just say
enough, nothing more, nothing less.
Maxim of Quantity:
There is one supermaxim of quality - that is,
we have to be truthful.
Maxim of Quality:
This maxim is also called the
maxim of Relevance, following its two-word
dictum that we must “Be relevant.”
Maxim of Relation:
