PHONOLOGY - Grice's Maxims

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Phonology A-level English

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Grice’s Maxims

Framework for effective communication that relies on cooperative principles between speakers.

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Maxim of quantity

Speakers should be neither too verbose or too terse

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Maxim of quality

Accurate and truthful information. Speakers should not say things they don’t believe are true or they lack adequate evidence.

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Maxim of relevance

Contributing relevant/pertinent information to the ongoing conversation. Avoid going off-topic.

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Maxim of manner

Clear, concise, unambiguous and not complex communication.

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What can Grice’s Maxims be flouted for?

Humour, emphasis, rhetorical purposes