ENG S111 Midterm Review

True/False: A priest presiding a wedding is an example of mass communication.

True/False: Frozen Speech is mostly used in ceremonies.

"You have a very messy room." This statement is an example of what politeness strategy?

True/False: Pragmatics is the study of speech sounds.

True/False: Being just in the nick of time is the appropriate thing to do during an interview.

What barrier in intercultural communication is being employed if the speaker is comparing the culture that he has among other nationalities?

True/False: In consultative Speech, the listeners are involved in meaning-making by being allowed to give feedback.​

What type of interview is appropriate to conduct if a person is about to leave an institution?

True/False: "Congratulations!" is an example of a Directive.

True/False: Telephone Conversation is an example of a Formal Speech

Spreading fake news violates what Gricean Maxim?

What speech context should you use if you want to motivate yourself?

True/False: Locutionary Act is the Effect of the spoken word.

True/False: Any question that begins with "WHY" is an example of an open question.

What Maxim is violated when the listener is bombarded with too much information?

True/False: Stereotyping refers to negative behaviors that are caused by prejudice.

"I know you are busy but can you please write me a recommendation letter? You don't have to feel pressured. You can say no if you don't want to." This sentence is an example of what politeness strategy?

True/False: Being honest in the appropriate thing to do during an interview.

"Speaker who gives the most important and helpful information." This sentence is an example of what Maxim?

Who is the proponent for the Gricean Maxims?

What Speech Act is used in the sentence, "I now pronounce you, husband and wife."