Drawing Conclusions and Implicature in Pragmatics

Flashcards covering key concepts related to drawing conclusions and implicature in pragmatics, based on the lecture notes provided.

Entailment

A type of reasoning where the truth of one statement implies the truth of another, but not vice versa.

Inference

A conclusion drawn based on a set of circumstances and prior knowledge.

Implicature

An implied meaning in conversation based on contextual assumptions, which conveys more than the literal meaning.

Maxim of Relevance

An implicature guideline suggesting that contributions to conversation should relate to the topic at hand.

Maxim of Quantity

An implicature guideline that states one should provide the right amount of information, not too much or too little.

Maxim of Manner

An implicature guideline advising clarity in presenting information, ensuring it is ordered and easy to understand.

Maxim of Quality

An implicature guideline that advises providing truthful information in conversation.

Scalar Implicature

The use of language that implies a range, indicating that higher values are excluded by choosing a lower value.

Non-Verbal Pragmatics

Pragmatic skills involving body language, eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions that enhance or contradict verbal communication.

Cultural Influence in Social Pragmatics

The impact of culture and social norms on how individuals interact and interpret non-verbal and verbal communication.

Reading Between the Lines

The process of inferring the unstated meaning of a conversation or text based on context and prior knowledge.

Literal Meaning

The most basic and straightforward meaning of a statement, without any implied meaning.