Introduction to Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis

Which type of discourse aims to convince an audience by appealing to logic and reason?

• • Narrative

• • Argumentative

• • Descriptive

What type of speech act involves performing an act by using language, such as making a promise or an apology?

• • Locutionary act

• • Illocutionary act

• • Perlocutionary act

According to Grice’s maxims, which principle expects one to be relevant in conversation?

• • Maxim of Quality

• • Maxim of Manner

• • Maxim of Relation

In the context of pragmatics, what does ‘epistemic context’ refer to?

• • Knowledge about the world

• • Social relationships between speakers

• • Location and timing of a word

Which type of discourse analysis explores how language use reveals power imbalances?

• • Critical Discourse Analysis

• • Structural Discourse Analysis

• • Narrative Analysis

Who proposed that language could be used to perform acts with words, as outlined in “How to Do Things with Words”?

• • David Crystal

• • J.L. Austin

• • H.P. Grice

What kind of context includes previously spoken statements that influence current interpretation?

• • Physical context

• • Linguistic context

• • Social context

In a formal setting, when someone states, "I hereby pronounce you husband and wife," what speech act is being performed?

• • Locutionary act

• • Illocutionary act

• • Perlocutionary act

Which of Grice’s maxims emphasizes providing as much information as needed, without excess?

• • Maxim of Quantity

• • Maxim of Manner

• • Maxim of Quality

Which aspect of discourse analysis is essential for understanding social goals such as maintaining friendships or navigating conflicts?

• • Pragmatic understanding

• • Ideological discourse

• • Social discourse goals