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speech

Truely Costen English language AS - Level English 4.0Average rating 4.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 13 cards

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  1. 1what are the 5 functions of speech?-referential
    -expressive
    -transactional
    -interactional
    -phatic
  2. 2name 5 influences on speech-class
    -occupation
    -gender
    -age
    -ethnicity
  3. 3what are Grice's 4 maxims?-quantity
    -relevance
    -manner
    -quality
  4. 4what if face?-self image of a person
    -emotional and social self everyone has, and expects everyone else to recognise.
  5. 5what is politeness?-an interaction, the means employed to show awareness of another person's face
  6. 6what is face wants?people behave as if their expectations concerning self-image will be respected.
  7. 7what is a face saving act?when a speaker can say something to lessen the possible threat
  8. 8what is negative face?the need to be independent and not be imposed by others
  9. 9what is positive face?the need to be connected
    -liked by others
    - treated as a member of the same group
    -needs and wants are shared by others
  10. 10what is negative politeness?-when a face saving act tends to show defence
    -emphasises the importance of the other's time and concerns
    - can include an apology for the interruption
  11. 11what are the 3 politeness principles people observe that Robin Lackoff defined ?-don't impose
    -give options
    -make your receiver feel good
  12. 12what is Brown and Levinson's theory of positive politeness?-show people they are liked and admired
    -pay people compliments
    - take an interest in their well-being
  13. 13what is Brown and Levinson's theory of negative politeness?-don't impose
    -avoid prying
    -indirect, apologetic and respectful

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AS - Level English language (speech) Flashcards on speech, created by Truely Costen on 03/03/2016.
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