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According to George Yule, which dimension of pragmatics focuses on the interpretation of speaker meaning by the listener?
According to George Yule, which dimension of pragmatics focuses on the interpretation of speaker meaning by the listener?
- 3rd Dimension
- 1st Dimension (correct)
- 2nd Dimension
- 4th Dimension
What is the main focus of pragmatics?
What is the main focus of pragmatics?
- Interpreting the speaker meaning (correct)
- Studying word or sentence meaning
- Exploring the relationship between words and users
- Understanding contextual meaning
What does the 2nd Dimension of pragmatics emphasize?
What does the 2nd Dimension of pragmatics emphasize?
- The analysis of word or sentence meaning
- The study of contextual meaning (correct)
- The investigation of cultural influences
- The examination of non-verbal communication
In the context of pragmatics, what does 'more gets communicated than said' refer to?
In the context of pragmatics, what does 'more gets communicated than said' refer to?
How does the 2nd Dimension of pragmatics illustrate the influence of context on meaning?
How does the 2nd Dimension of pragmatics illustrate the influence of context on meaning?
In pragmatics, what is the significance of studying how more gets communicated than said?
In pragmatics, what is the significance of studying how more gets communicated than said?
What is the study of the expression of relative distance called?
What is the study of the expression of relative distance called?
Which act consists of the basic utterance producing a meaningful linguistic expression?
Which act consists of the basic utterance producing a meaningful linguistic expression?
Which condition indicates that the intended illocutionary act must be about a future event in the case of a warning or a promise?
Which condition indicates that the intended illocutionary act must be about a future event in the case of a warning or a promise?
Which type of speech act makes words fit the world by expressing beliefs?
Which type of speech act makes words fit the world by expressing beliefs?
What do IFIDS stand for in the context of speech acts?
What do IFIDS stand for in the context of speech acts?
Which condition indicates that the speaker intends to carry out the future action in the case of a promise?
Which condition indicates that the speaker intends to carry out the future action in the case of a promise?
What is an example of a representative speech act?
What is an example of a representative speech act?
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1st Dimension of Pragmatics
1st Dimension of Pragmatics
The first dimension of pragmatics focuses on how listeners interpret the speaker's intended meaning.
Pragmatics
Pragmatics
The main focus of pragmatics is understanding the speaker's intended meaning, considering context and non-verbal cues.
2nd Dimension of Pragmatics
2nd Dimension of Pragmatics
The second dimension of pragmatics emphasizes contextual meaning, considering the environment and factors surrounding communication.
Meaning Beyond Words
Meaning Beyond Words
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Contextual Meaning
Contextual Meaning
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Non-Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
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Pragmatics
Pragmatics
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Locutionary Act
Locutionary Act
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Content Condition
Content Condition
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Representative Speech Act
Representative Speech Act
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IFIDS
IFIDS
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Sincerity Condition
Sincerity Condition
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Representative Speech Act Example
Representative Speech Act Example
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Study Notes
Pragmatics Dimensions
- The first dimension of pragmatics focuses on the interpretation of speaker meaning by the listener, as stated by George Yule.
- The main focus of pragmatics is on the role of context in shaping meaning.
Second Dimension of Pragmatics
- The second dimension emphasizes that more gets communicated than said, referring to the idea that listeners infer meaning beyond the literal words spoken.
- This dimension illustrates the influence of context on meaning, as listeners use context to disambiguate and enrich the meaning of the message.
Speech Acts
- The locutionary act consists of the basic utterance producing a meaningful linguistic expression.
- The illocutionary act is the act of communicating a speaker's intention, such as making a promise or giving a warning.
- A representative speech act is an example of an illocutionary act that expresses a belief, such as stating a fact.
Conditions of Speech Acts
- The condition of futurity indicates that the intended illocutionary act must be about a future event in the case of a warning or a promise.
- The sincerity condition indicates that the speaker intends to carry out the future action in the case of a promise.
IFIDS
- IFIDS stands for Ingredients, Felicity, Identity, Duration, and Sincerity, which are conditions for speech acts.
Additional Concepts
- Proxemics is the study of the expression of relative distance.
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Explore the study of speaker meaning, relationship between words and users, interpretation of utterances, and George Yule's detailed explanation of pragmatics along four dimensions. Understand how pragmatics delves into the meaning beyond word or sentence structure.
