BBI3226: Week 10 - Speech Functions, Politeness & Cross-Cult Com

What is the function of the initial greetings in a conversation?

• Comment on language itself

• Provide information

• Establish rapport between the participants

• Express the speaker's feelings

Which type of utterance focuses on aesthetic features of language?

• Metalinguistic utterances

• Directive utterances

• Expressive utterances

• Poetic utterances

What are the social factors that affect a speaker's choice of the appropriate form of directive?

• Geographical location

• Education and occupation

• Power and status

• Gender and age

In many societies, who typically receives less direct forms of directive?

• Men

• Children

• Elderly

• Women

What does linguistic politeness involve?

• Expressing oneself assertively

• Contributing to social harmony

• Being direct in communication

• Using informal language

In which culture is it usual to use first names to address people you work with?

• North America

• England

• Sweden

• Italy

What did 'bring a plate' mean in the context of a Christmas party in New Zealand?

• Bring a dish for everyone to share

• Bring an empty plate

• Bring a gift for the host

• Bring a contribution to the food

What is the appropriate linguistic formula for the beginning of a meal in Italy?

• Smakelijk eten

• Guten Appetit

• Buon appetito

• Bon appétit

What is the effect of social context, formality, and the relationship between participants on speech functions?

• They are irrelevant in communication

• They only affect the formality of the speech

• They influence the linguistic form of a speech act

• They have no effect

What does being polite involve?

• Understanding the social values governing social dimensions

• Being assertive in communication

• Using informal language

• Ignoring social norms