Brown and Levinson

Brown and Levinson's theory of politeness is primarily concerned with which aspect of language?

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Pragmatics

• Phonetics

According to Brown and Levinson, what is 'face'?

• A grammatical structure

• A type of sentence

• A social value

• A phonetic feature

Which of the following is a strategy for maintaining 'face' according to Brown and Levinson?

• Direct command

• Bald on record

• Positive politeness

• Negative politeness

What is the main focus of Brown and Levinson's politeness theory?

• Language acquisition

• Social interaction

• Literary analysis

• Phonological development

In Brown and Levinson's theory, what does 'FTA' stand for?

• Face Threatening Act

• Formal Text Analysis

• Functional Text Approach

• Face Timing Analysis

Which of the following is an example of 'negative politeness'?

• Offering help

• Apologizing

• Giving a compliment

• Making a joke

What is a key component of 'positive politeness' in Brown and Levinson's theory?

• Avoiding imposition

• Expressing solidarity

• Using formal language

• Being concise

Brown and Levinson's theory is often applied in which field of study?

• Literature

• Sociolinguistics

• Syntax

• Phonology

Which of the following best describes 'bald on record' strategy?

• Indirect and polite

• Direct and clear

• Formal and distant

• Casual and humorous

In the context of Brown and Levinson's theory, what does 'off-record' mean?

• Explicit and clear

• Implicit and indirect

• Formal and structured

• Casual and informal