Understanding Power in Discourse

What is an example of power behind discourse?

• Direct statements

• Persuasion

• Structure of management in an organization

• Written discourse

What does influential power NOT involve?

• Persuasion

• Rules

• Influence

• Convincing others

Which type of power is concerned with the background influences in an organization?

• Instrumental power

• Influential power

• Power in discourse

• Power behind discourse

What is a key feature of power behind discourse?

• Direct actions

• Persuasion

• Background structures

• Written discourse

What does "Ideology" refer to in the context of speech or writing?

• The explicit content of a speech

• The values, beliefs, and worldview behind what is said or written.

• The length of a speech

• The language used in a speech

Which term refers to encounters where participants have different levels of power?

• Power Symmetry

• Power Asymmetry

• Ideology

• Power Equality

What is a key feature of ideology in communication?

• It is always explicit

• It is always implicit

• It can be both explicit and implicit

• It is never present

How can ideology manifest in communication?

• Only through words

• Only through actions

• Through both words and actions

• Through neither words nor actions

What are Grice's maxims?

• Quantity, Quality, Relation, Manner

• Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Fairness

• Clarity, Brevity, Relevance, Politeness

• Truthfulness, Accuracy, Precision, Clarity

What does politeness often tell us about?

• Power

• Wealth

• Intelligence

• Creativity