30 Questions
What is a limitation of using written texts in research?
They can be inattentive to the practices they are part of.
What is a criterion for defining a text in discourse analysis?
The cohesion of the text.
What is an advantage of using written texts in research?
They are naturally occurring and already written.
What is a characteristic of interviews and focus groups?
They are controlled to some extent.
What is a limitation of using interviews and focus groups in research?
The interaction may not be natural.
What is an example of a written text?
A diary.
What is the primary focus of speech act theory?
The actions performed by individuals when they speak
What is the purpose of studying the relationship between form and function in verbal communication?
To investigate the relationship between language form and communication function
What are the three main categories of speech acts, according to speech act theory?
Locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary
What is the term for the intended meaning or force behind a speech act?
Illocutionary force
Who are the pioneers of speech act theory?
John Austin and John Searle
What is the ultimate goal of a speech act, according to speech act theory?
To achieve a specific perlocutionary effect
What is a characteristic of language used in talk shows, according to Hutchby?
It resembles ordinary speech
What is the role of the studio audience in talk shows, according to Hutchby?
Their role may be minimized to only applause and laugh
What is distinctive about the nature of talk shows, according to Haarman and Hutchby?
They have an institutional nature
What is a characteristic of non-political talk shows, according to the text?
Guests are introduced and enter from backstage
What is an example of an American morning talk show hosted by two people?
Live! with Regis and Kelly
What is the name of the American morning talk show hosted by Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Sherri Shepherd, and Joy Behar?
The View
What is the primary function of discourse markers in spoken language?
To signal the speaker's intention to mark a boundary in discourse
What is the main concern of pragmatics in linguistics?
The relationship between language and context
What is the key difference between pragmatics and other subfields of linguistics?
Pragmatics focuses on the social and cultural aspects of language use
What is the role of context in pragmatics?
It is a primary factor in understanding the meaning of language
What is the interdisciplinary nature of pragmatics?
It draws on psychology, anthropology, and sociology
What is the primary goal of pragmatics in understanding language use?
To understand how people use language to achieve their communicative goals
What is the primary focus of discourse analysis in sociolinguistics?
Understanding how language shapes and is shaped by social structures and cultural norms
What is an important variable that affects our interpretation of language?
Context
What is dependent on the context in which it is uttered, according to the text?
The severity of a face threatening act
What may change the illocutionary force of some speech acts, according to Holmes (1995)?
The context
What is one of the ways in which context affects the meaning of speech acts, according to the text?
By providing different interpretations in different contexts
What does discourse analysis involve, beyond analyzing the structure of language?
Understanding the context, tone, and non-verbal cues that contribute to the overall meaning
This quiz covers the benefits and drawbacks of different research methods, including interviews, focus groups, and written texts. Understand the advantages and limitations of each method.
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