Linguistics and Pragmatics Quiz 02

<p>Prescribing rules for correct language use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Traditional language studies prescribe rules for correct language use, while Structuralism is concerned with describing language as it is used. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To demonstrate the importance of context in understanding language (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of technical jargon (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To explain the concept of pragmatics and its relevance to the study of language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inference, presupposition, deixis, reference, speech act theory, cooperation and implicature, politeness, crosscultural pragmatics, conversation and discourse analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expressions that refer to the speaker, the listener, or the time and place of the utterance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The point of view of the speaker. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Person deixis refers to the speaker, place deixis refers to the location, and time deixis refers to the time of the utterance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Context-independent meaning is the literal meaning of a word or phrase, while context-dependent meaning is the meaning that is determined by the context in which it is used. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proximity refers to locations that are near the speaker, while distance refers to locations that are far away from the speaker. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'I/we' refers to the speaker, while 'You' refers to the listener. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semantics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What speakers know about their immediate physical surroundings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semantics deals with context-invariant meanings, while pragmatics involves context-sensitive meanings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between different parts of a text (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Background knowledge context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A phrase that references another part of the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indefinite reference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The man gave the book to her. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generic reference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Look at that tree! (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Illocution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Definite reference (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Declaration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Everyone enjoyed the concert. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expressions of feelings and opinions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Directive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generic reference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It identifies specific entities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indirect speech act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The effect or response on the listener (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Describe the world (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informatives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generic reference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Truth of Y follows necessarily from X. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>May be false but are assumed true. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Entailments are oriented towards the future. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is an animal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may still hold under certain conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I have an uncle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Entailment is less context-dependent than presupposition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Knowledge about the immediate physical environment during communication.

Knowledge that includes cultural and personal experiences shared by the speakers.

The meaning derived from the surrounding text or parts of a text a speaker references.

The study of meaning that is context-invariant and speaker-independent.

The study of context-sensitive, speaker-dependent meaning.

The circumstances surrounding a communication that influence meaning.

A theory that suggests grammar rules can generate acceptable sentences.

Approach in linguistics that observes language as it is used.

Approach in linguistics that advocates for rules on how language should be used.

A blend of traditional linguistics with modern applications based on usage.

A linguistic theory that focuses on the structure of language.

The practical application of language in real-life situations.

Refers to specific entities known to the listener or reader.

Refers to entities whose identity is not known or not relevant.

Makes reference to whole classes of entities rather than individuals.

Refers to entities based on context, such as time or place.

Refers back to a previously mentioned entity for clarity.

Refers to specific entities without strict localization in time or space.

A pronoun that does not refer to any specific person or thing.

Words that indicate quantity, like 'many' or 'few'.

A relationship where the truth of one proposition guarantees the truth of another.

Assumed knowledge that must be true for a statement to make sense.

Meaning relies on surrounding information or situation.

Entailment is based on strict logical connections between propositions.

Drawing conclusions based on context and background knowledge.

An utterance that performs a function in communication.

The actual linguistic form of a speech act.

The intended meaning behind a speech act.

The effect a speech act has on the listener.

Speech acts that describe the world as it is.

Commands or requests made in speech.

Speech acts that commit the speaker to future actions.

Expressions that require context to convey meaning, like pronouns and adverbs.

Words that rely on context for interpretation, e.g., 'here', 'now'.

Refers to the participants in a conversation, such as 'I' or 'you'.

Indicates the location related to the speaker, like 'here' or 'there'.

Refers to the timing of an event, using words like 'now' and 'tomorrow'.

The point of reference in communication, usually the speaker's perspective.

The main categories of deixis: person, place, and time.