
Grice's Conversational Maxims Explained
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9th - 10th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main challenge humans face when it comes to logic in communication?
Humans are naturally logical.
Humans often behave illogically.
Humans have no rules in communication.
Humans are like robots in communication.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the cooperative principle by Paul Grice suggest?
Use complex language in all conversations.
Avoid all forms of communication.
Say things that are appropriate for the conversation.
Say anything you want in a conversation.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT one of Grice's conversational maxims?
Relevance
Manner
Complexity
Quality
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the maxim of quality emphasize?
Being humorous in conversations.
Telling the truth and having evidence.
Using complex vocabulary.
Avoiding all forms of communication.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which aspect is NOT part of the maxim of manner?
Order
Ambiguity
Brevity
Clarity
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the maxim of relevance focus on?
Staying on topic.
Using complex language.
Being humorous.
Avoiding all communication.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea behind the maxim of quantity?
Avoid giving any information.
Provide as much information as possible.
Provide the right amount of information.
Use complex vocabulary.
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