Pragmatics (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What is pragmatics primarily concerned with?
What is pragmatics primarily concerned with?
How language is used in real contexts
Which of these is an example of a speech act?
Which of these is an example of a speech act?
Promising
What does 'joint attention' refer to in pre-verbal communication?
What does 'joint attention' refer to in pre-verbal communication?
Sharing focus on an object with another
Which is a key discourse rule children must learn?
Which is a key discourse rule children must learn?
Taking turns in conversation
What are deictic expressions?
What are deictic expressions?
Words whose meaning depends on context
Which Grice's Maxim involves providing just enough information?
Which Grice's Maxim involves providing just enough information?
Quantity
What is a key element of politeness theory?
What is a key element of politeness theory?
Using indirect requests appropriately
What does narrative skills development involve?
What does narrative skills development involve?
Organising events in temporal order
The sentence 'It's cold in here' could function as what, depending on context?
The sentence 'It's cold in here' could function as what, depending on context?
A statement or an indirect request
When does pragmatic development complete?
When does pragmatic development complete?
It continues into adolescence & beyond