HP Grice’s Theory on ‘Cooperative Principle’ and Conversational Maxims

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What is Grice’s ‘Cooperative Principle’?

Describes how people achieve effective communication in everyday situations 

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Define the Maxim of Quality

An effort to be truthful, does not give false or unsuppported information

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Define the Maxim of Quantity

An effort to be as informative as posssible

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Define the Maxim of Relevance

An effort ot be relevant and pertinent to the discussion

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Maxim of Manner

An effort to be as clear, consice and coherent as possilble