Linguistic Speech Theories Face Cooperation and Approbation

How many books did Geoffrey Leech author, co-author, or edit?

• More than 10

• More than 20

• More than 30

• More than 40

Which of the following is NOT one of the six concepts in Leech's theory?

• Tact

• Generosity

• Sympathy

• Honesty

What is a critique of the tact and approbation maxims?

• They are too simple

• They are too similar to Grice's theory

• They are universally applicable

• They are too complex

Which maxim involves considering the feelings of others?

• Generosity

• Tact

• Modesty

• Sympathy

What does the maxim of generosity emphasize?

• Selflessness

• Harmony

• Modesty

• Sympathy

What is the purpose of adhering to the maxims in leech theory?

• To enhance linguistic accuracy

• To foster positive relationships

• To simplify communication

• To develop new languages

What did Grice observe about people's conversations?

• They follow certain rules and create a pattern.

• They are always random and unpredictable.

• They are mostly irrelevant.

• They are always brief and obscure.

What is the main idea behind Grice's theory?

• People try to be cooperative, truthful, relevant, and clear.

• People always try to dominate conversations.

• People prefer to be silent.

• People avoid being truthful.

What happens when the Conversational Maxims are broken?

• They are violated or flouted.

• They become stronger.

• They are ignored completely.

• They are reinforced.

What does a 'positive face' refer to in Goffman's theory?

• Wanting to be perceived favorably by others

• Avoiding social interactions

• Maintaining a negative self-image

• Being indifferent to others' opinions