Politeness Theory

Which of these are negative face-threatening acts?

• Asking for a lift to a party

• Complimenting someone

• Not listening attentively to a teacher

• Giving someone advice when they haven't asked for it

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of these is not a negative face need?

• The need to be autonomous

• The need to be respected

• The need to be independent

• The need to not be imposed on by others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which are examples of negative politeness strategies?

• Apologies

• Compliments

• Hedging

• Nicknames

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Is the speaker addressing positive or negative face needs?

• Positive face

• Negative face

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Explain the difference between positive face and positive politeness strategies.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Explain the difference between positive face and negative face.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What are positive face needs?

• The need to be autonomous and part of a group

• The need to be respected, independent and part of a group

• The need to be respected, liked, and feel part of a group

• The need to be autonomous, independent and not be imposed upon by others

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Mark all statements that show politeness, caution, and protect the speaker/writer from criticism if the idea is proven wrong.

• Politicians are dishonest.

• Politicians are usually seen as dishonest.

• Politicians are said to be dishonest.

• The assumption is that politicians are dishonest.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Mark all statements that show politeness, caution, and protect the speaker/writer from criticism if the idea is proven wrong.

• The Internet is said to be taking away our privacy.

• The Internet might be taking away our privacy.

• The Internet is taking away our privacy.

• The Internet is accused of taking away our privacy.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of these is a positive politeness strategy?

• A) Apologizing for a mistake

• B) Offering compliments

• C) Giving direct orders

• D) Ignoring someone's request

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6