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Maxims of Conversation

Authored by Margaret Anderson

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Maxims of Conversation
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 5 pts

Grice's Maxims are not universal.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 5 pts

"In the conversation include only information that you believe is true". This is maxim of

Maxim of relation

Maxim of manner

Maxim of quality

Maxim of quantity

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 5 pts

"In a conversation, we stay on the topic". This is maxim of

Relation

Manner

Quality

Quantity

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 5 pts

Misunderstandings in discussions may result from differences in conversational rules .

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 5 pts

openly insult specific groups through words and actions. This is called

Implicit Bias

Explicit Bias

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Which of Grice's Maxims has been violated if you purposely tell a lie?

Quality

Quantity

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Q. 

Which maxim states that 'You should try and be as clear as possible.'?

Relation

Manner

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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