Discourse Analysis Basics and Speech Events Worksheet

What does discourse analysis focus on?

• Words only

• Sentences only

• Language beyond the sentence level

• Isolated vocabulary

Which is NOT a type of discourse analysis?

• Text analysis

• Conversation analysis

• Sound wave analysis

• Speech event analysis

What is a speech event?

• A single word

• A situation where language is used for a purpose

• Random sounds

• Unrelated sentences

Which is an example of a speech event?

• Job interview

• Dictionary entry

• List of verbs

• Random phone call noises

Which is a rule for a courtroom speech event?

• Speak when allowed, use formal tone

• Shout your opinions anytime

• Speak casually

• Use slang

What is turn-taking?

• Taking someone's seat

• Knowing when to speak and when to listen

• Speaking at the same time as others

• Writing down turns

What are adjacency pairs?

• Two unrelated sentences

• Pairs like question → answer

• Two sentences from different conversations

• A word and a picture

What is the purpose of repair in conversation?

• To correct mistakes

• To start a conversation

• To end a conversation

• To confuse listeners

Maxim of Quantity means:

• Give too much information

• Provide the right amount of information

• Stay silent

• Speak as little as possible

Maxim of Quality means:

• Be truthful

• Be funny

• Be loud

• Be silent