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Spoken language Theories Flashcards

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Accomodation theory

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Adjusting speech to accommodate the person we are speaking to. Leads to convergance.

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Co-operative principle

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Quantity - no more or less than what is required
Relevance - dont return to irrelevant topics
Manner - dont be ambiguous or obscure
Quality - be truthful

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Lakoff’s politeness principle

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Dont impose - be apologetic
Give options
Flattery

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