Research Methods: Advantages and Disadvantages

What is a limitation of using written texts in research?

They are not naturally occurring.
They are not available in everyday life.
They require lengthy processes of transcription.
They can be inattentive to the practices they are part of. (correct)

What is a criterion for defining a text in discourse analysis?

The cohesion of the text. (correct)
The language of the text.
The tone of the text.
The number of sentences in the text.

What is an advantage of using written texts in research?

They require minimal data analysis.
They allow for a high degree of interaction with participants.
They provide a high degree of control over participant sampling.
They are naturally occurring and already written. (correct)

What is a characteristic of interviews and focus groups?

They are controlled to some extent. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using interviews and focus groups in research?

The interaction may not be natural. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a written text?

A diary. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of speech act theory?

The actions performed by individuals when they speak (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main categories of speech acts, according to speech act theory?

Locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the intended meaning or force behind a speech act?

Illocutionary force (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who are the pioneers of speech act theory?

John Austin and John Searle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of a speech act, according to speech act theory?

To achieve a specific perlocutionary effect (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of language used in talk shows, according to Hutchby?

It resembles ordinary speech (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the studio audience in talk shows, according to Hutchby?

Their role may be minimized to only applause and laugh (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is distinctive about the nature of talk shows, according to Haarman and Hutchby?

They have an institutional nature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of non-political talk shows, according to the text?

Guests are introduced and enter from backstage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an American morning talk show hosted by two people?

Live! with Regis and Kelly (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of discourse markers in spoken language?

To signal the speaker's intention to mark a boundary in discourse (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of pragmatics in linguistics?

The relationship between language and context (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between pragmatics and other subfields of linguistics?

Pragmatics focuses on the social and cultural aspects of language use (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of context in pragmatics?

It is a primary factor in understanding the meaning of language (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the interdisciplinary nature of pragmatics?

It draws on psychology, anthropology, and sociology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of pragmatics in understanding language use?

To understand how people use language to achieve their communicative goals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of discourse analysis in sociolinguistics?

Understanding how language shapes and is shaped by social structures and cultural norms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important variable that affects our interpretation of language?

Context (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is dependent on the context in which it is uttered, according to the text?

The severity of a face threatening act (C) Signup and view all the answers

What may change the illocutionary force of some speech acts, according to Holmes (1995)?

The context (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (B) Signup and view all the answers