Pragmatics

Derivation: Creation of a new word from an existing one by adding affixes to the root.

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Lexical items

This branch of linguistics is concerned with the study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in communication.
Pragmatics goes beyond the literal meaning of words or structures as studied in semantics to consider factors such as the intentions and assumptions of the speakers, the relationships between participants, the inferred implications of utterances, and the cultural and social settings in which conversations take place.

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pragmatics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following corresponds to Grice's Maxim of QUALITY?

• Enough information, but not too much

• Relevance to the topic and pertinence to the discussion

• Clear, brief and orderly; avoiding obscurity and ambiguity

• Truthful: not giving false or unsupported information

Grice's Maxims are a set of four conversational rules proposed by British philosopher H.P. Grice in his theory of implicature, as part of his larger theory on how people understand indirect speech.
These maxims are intended to explain the assumptions speakers and listeners typically adhere to when communicating effectively. Grice suggested that speakers generally expect their interlocutors to be cooperative in conversation, adhering to these principles.

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grice's maxims

Provide as much information as needed, but not more than is necessary. This maxim advises against overloading the listener with irrelevant details.

Maxim of Quantity

Maxim of Quality

Be truthful and do not give information that is false or that is not supported by evidence.

Be relevant, meaning that contributions to the conversation should be pertinent to the topic at hand.

Maxim of Relation

Maxim of Manner

Be clear, avoiding ambiguity and obscurity of expression; be brief and orderly. This maxim suggests that speakers should strive for clarity and brevity, organizing their thoughts in a way that is easy for listeners to understand.

Multiple Choice

Which Maxim is being violated in the image presented?

• Quantity

• Quality

• Relation

• Manner

Multiple Choice

Which Maxim is being violated in the image presented?

• Quantity

• Quality

• Relation

• Manner

Function refers to the reason we are communicating; most of the time what we say has a purpose. These functions describe how we use language.

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function

Word Cloud

Can you name one of the common functions? (e.g. apologizing)

Situation: Your friend thinks that cats are better than dogs.

context

exponent

"You're crazy, there's no way."

Function

Express disagreement