Spontaneous Speech Terminology Quiz

1) 'A pattern of speech in which one utterance is followed by an appropriate linked response' - is the definition of the term:

• Adjacency pairs

2) Explain the term 'side-sequencing':

• Side sequencing is when Grice's maxim of relevance is flouted and the conversation goes off-topic

3) Give an example of a 'tag-question':

• "isn't it?"

4) Give three terms that are examples of non-fluency features:

• hesitation
• false starts
• repetition

5) Explain the term 'phatic language and give two examples of 'phatic' language:

• Phatic language is small talk such as
• "how are you?
• "nice weather we're having"

6) Non-verbal aspects of speech or 'paralinguistic features' such as 'fillers' can help reveal a speaker;s attitudes and feelings. Name two other non-verbal aspects of speech:

• gestures
• facial expressions

7) 'elp me orf this 'orse' is an example of phonetic spelling which means the spelling of words to represent how they are pronounced

8) List Grice's maxims and briefly state what each one refers to:

• quantity - too much/too little
• quality - truth
• relevance - on topic
• manner - clear communication

9) Grice was interested in suggesting what helps to create flowing conversation

10)When analysing spontaneous speech we do not refer to 'sentences' but:

• utterances

11) Brown and Levinson put forward some theories about politeness. Name four positive politeness strategies we might employ if we want to be liked?

• paying attention
• pretend agreement
• compliments