Politeness Theory

Politeness Theory

University

25 Qs

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Politeness Theory

Politeness Theory

Assessment

Quiz

English

University

Hard

Created by

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which linguists developed Face & Politeness Theory?

Fairclough

Grice

Brown & Levinson

Giles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of these is a positive politeness strategy?

using a modal verb

being indirect

apologising

giving a compliment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

'Small talk' and other politeness strategies are usually known as...

phatic expressions

non-fluency features

collocations

slang

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A negative politeness strategy is...

rudeness

flattery

making a suggestion rather than giving an order

showing that you like someone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If a speaker says soemthing that represents a threat to another individual's expectations regarding self-image, it is described as ______ .

face wants

face threatening act

face saving act

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The speaker can say something to lessen the possible threat called ......... .

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many politeness strategies?

3

4

5

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