Brown and Levinson

What is the primary focus of Brown and Levinson's theory?

• Politeness strategies

• Grammar rules

• Vocabulary development

• Literary analysis

Which of the following is a key concept in Brown and Levinson's politeness theory?

• Face

• Syntax

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.3.4

Brown and Levinson's theory is most closely associated with which field of study?

• Sociolinguistics

• Syntax

• Phonetics

• Semantics

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.3.4

In Brown and Levinson's theory, what does 'face' refer to?

• A person's self-esteem

• A grammatical structure

• A type of literary device

• A vocabulary term

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is NOT a politeness strategy according to Brown and Levinson?

• Bald on record

• Positive politeness

• Negative politeness

• Metaphorical politeness

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.5.4

What is an example of 'positive politeness' in Brown and Levinson's theory?

• Complimenting someone

• Ignoring someone

• Criticizing someone

• Interrupting someone

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is an example of 'negative politeness' in Brown and Levinson's theory?

• Apologizing for an imposition

• Giving a compliment

• Telling a joke

• Offering a gift

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following best describes 'bald on record' strategy?

• Direct communication without any politeness

• Indirect communication with politeness

• Using metaphors to convey politeness

• Avoiding communication altogether

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How do Brown and Levinson categorize politeness strategies?

• Positive and negative

• Direct and indirect

• Formal and informal

• Verbal and non-verbal

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main purpose of politeness strategies in communication according to Brown and Levinson?

• To maintain social harmony

• To improve vocabulary

• To enhance grammar skills

• To analyze literature

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3