Pragmatics and Interactional Styles

What is the primary focus of pragmatics in linguistics?

• Syntax and sentence structure

• Phonetics and sound patterns

• Context and meaning

• Morphology and word formation

Which assumption is challenged when someone says 'Great job, Sherlock' sarcastically?

• Manner

• Quality

• Relevance

• Quantity

What does the assumption of 'quantity' in communication imply?

• Providing as much information as possible

• Giving enough detail but not too much

• Being polite and indirect

• Ensuring the information is true

Who first described the Cooperative Principle?

• Benjamin Lee Whorf

• Paul Grice

• Ferdinand de Saussure

• Noam Chomsky

What does the Cooperative Principle help us do in conversations?

• Focus on literal meanings

• Infer additional meanings

• Ignore context

• Avoid misunderstandings

What is an implicature in the context of pragmatics?

• A direct statement

• A literal interpretation

• A grammatical error

• An implied meaning

How do some languages make requests more polite?

• By adding particles or repeating words

• By using shorter sentences

• By using louder volume

• By avoiding eye contact

What is a high-involvement interactional style characterized by?

• Minimal overlap and long pauses

• Indirect communication and politeness

• Frequent overlap and minimal silence

• Formal language and strict turn-taking

Which of the following is a feature of high-considerateness interactional style?

• Rapid speech

• Long pauses between turns

• Overlapping dialogue

• Frequent interruptions

What cultural difference is noted in turn-taking styles?

• Turn-taking styles are only individual preferences

• Turn-taking is not influenced by culture

• Some cultures prefer more overlap in conversation

• All cultures have the same turn-taking style