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Pragmatics

Authored by Luljeta Azizi

English

6th Grade - University

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define Pragmatics

The study of how language is affected by the context in which it occurs.
The study of language
The study of sounds

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define Literal Locutionary act

When what is said is exactly what is meant. 
When what is said is impossible within the context of what is being said.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Nonliteral Locutionary Act:

When what is said is exactly what is meant. 
When what is said is impossible within the context of what is being said.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of statement is :
Driving without a seat belt is illegal.

Nonliteral Locutionary Act:
Literal Locutionary act:

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of statement:
If you don't put your seat belt on, I will not talk to you again. 

Nonliteral Locutionary Act
Literal Locutionary act

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Yes or No:
You are in the middle of an open field of edible wildflowers.
You feel you are being watched. You gesture a universal sign of "I won't hurt you, unless you try to hurt me." while turning around.
Is pragmatics involved in your situation?

Yes
No

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Define Implicature

Implying a meaning beyond the literal purpose of what is explicitly stated.
literally stating a meaning 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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