
Maxims of Conversation
Authored by Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 5 pts
Grice's Maxims are not universal.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 5 pts
"In the conversation include only information that you believe is true". This is maxim of
Maxim of relation
Maxim of manner
Maxim of quality
Maxim of quantity
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 5 pts
"In a conversation, we stay on the topic". This is maxim of
Relation
Manner
Quality
Quantity
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 5 pts
Misunderstandings in discussions may result from differences in conversational rules .
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 5 pts
openly insult specific groups through words and actions. This is called
Implicit Bias
Explicit Bias
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Which of Grice's Maxims has been violated if you purposely tell a lie?
Quality
Quantity
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Q.
Which maxim states that 'You should try and be as clear as possible.'?
Relation
Manner
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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