Maxims of Conversation

What was the name of the philosopher that created the 4 Maxims

Which are the 4 Maxims

• Quality

• Quantity

• Flouting

• Relevance

• Manner

Which of Grice's Maxims has been violated if you purposely tell a lie?

• Quality

• Quantity

• Relevance

• Manner

Which of Grice's Maxims has been violated if you purposely withhold information from someone?

• Quality

• Quantity

• Relevance

• Manner

Which principle are Grice's Conversational Maxims drawn from?

• The Continental Principle

• The Cooperative Principle

• The Principle of Accommodation

• The Principle of Corporation

When a maxim is [...........], it is usually done overtly, and the listener is unaware that a maxim has been broken.

• Violated

• Flouted

When a maxim has been [...........], all those concerned are usually aware of it.

• Violated

• Flouted

Which maxim states that 'You shouldn't say things that you can't back up with evidence.'?

• Quality

• Quantity

• Relevance

• Manner

Which maxim states that 'You should try and be as clear as possible.'?

• Quality

• Quantity

• Relevance

• Manner

What is this the definition for:

This principle is the assumption that participants in a conversation cooperate with each other and usually attempt to be truthful, informative, relevant, and clear in order to facilitate successful communication.