Conversational Maxims: Master the Principles of Effective Communication

Question 1

The Conversational Maxim that emphasizes being brief, informative, and avoiding vagueness is the:

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Relevance

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Maxim of Manner

Question 2

A violation of which Conversational Maxim occurs when a speaker abruptly changes the topic, making it difficult for the listener to follow?

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Maxim of Relevance

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Manner

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a Conversational Maxim?

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Maxim of Modesty

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Relevance

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Maxim of Manner

Question 4

The Maxim of Quality dictates that speakers must:

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Provide truthful and verifiable information

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Be brief and to the point

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Stay on topic and avoid irrelevance

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Use clear and unambiguous language

Question 5

Which sub-maxim of the Maxim of Manner emphasizes the importance of avoiding obscurity?

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Be perspicuous

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Be brief

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Avoid ambiguity

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Be orderly

Question 6

The concept of Conversational Maxims was first introduced by:

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H.P. Grice

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J.L. Austin

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Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Noam Chomsky

Question 7

Which Conversational Maxim emphasizes the importance of being truthful and not misleading?

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Relevance

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Maxim of Manner

Question 8

How do Conversational Maxims adapt to different cultural contexts?

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Maxims adjust to the cultural context in which they are used.

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Maxims remain unchanged across cultures.

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Culture fully dictates the interpretation of maxims.

Question 9

In the following conversation, which response violates the Quantity Maxim? Select the corresponding option:

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B: I went to the store and bought groceries, a shirt, and shoes.

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A: What's your favorite movie genre?

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A: Have you ever been to Europe?

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B: I'm not sure.

Question 10

What are Conversational Maxims?

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Principles that guide effective communication

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Social norms for polite conversation

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Guidelines for resolving communication conflicts

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Strategies for non-verbal communication

Question 11

How do Conversational Maxims help us understand more than just the literal meaning of words?

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They allow us to infer the intended meaning behind what is said.

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They guarantee that all statements are grammatically correct.

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They prevent misunderstandings in communication.

Question 12

How can violations of the Quantity Maxim manifest on a spectrum from insufficient to excessive information?

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From providing too little information to providing too much information

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From providing irrelevant to providing unclear information

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From using informal to using formal language

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From providing vague to providing specific information

Question 13

Which Conversational Maxim advocates for brevity and informativeness in communication?

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Quantity Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Relation Maxim

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Manner Maxim

Question 14

Which Conversational Maxim is violated when a speaker provides insufficient information in their response?

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Quantity Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Relation Maxim

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Manner Maxim

Question 15

Supplying false or misleading information would be a violation of which Conversational Maxim?

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Quality Maxim

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Quantity Maxim

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Relation Maxim

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Manner Maxim

Question 16

Which example demonstrates adherence to the Relation Maxim?

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Focusing on the topic and providing relevant information

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Using excessive slang or colloquialisms

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Frequently interrupting others

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Making unclear and vague statements

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Cooperative Principle?

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Be ambiguous

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Be informative

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Be truthful

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Be relevant

Question 18

Conversational Maxims are most effective when:

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Participants are aware of and follow them

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Participants are unaware of them

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Only the speaker follows them

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Only the listener follows them

Question 19

Conversational Maxims are principles that guide effective communication. How do these Maxims contribute to effective communication?

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They ensure clarity and brevity, minimizing misunderstandings.

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They establish turn-taking rules and prevent interruptions.

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They allow speakers to express their emotions without restraint.

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They guarantee that conversations are always positive and agreeable.

Question 20

Which Conversational Maxim requires speakers to provide enough information to make their utterances understandable?

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Manner

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Maxim of Relevance

Question 21

Which Conversational Maxim suggests that speakers should avoid making statements they believe to be false?

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Relation

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Maxim of Manner

Question 22

The Cooperative Principle in conversation is based on the idea that:

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Communication should be efficient and effective

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Speakers must always be honest

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Listeners should interpret utterances literally

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Conversation is a competitive activity

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT considered one of Grice's Conversational Maxims?

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Maxim of Politeness

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Relevance

Question 24

According to the Maxim of Quantity, speakers should:

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Provide only as much information as is necessary

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Provide more information than is necessary

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Provide as little information as possible

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Provide all the information they know

Question 25

Which of the following would be considered a violation of the Maxim of Relevance?

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Answering a question with an unrelated comment

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Failing to provide all the necessary information

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Saying more than is necessary

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Using technical language in a casual conversation

Question 26

The Maxim of Manner suggests that speakers should:

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Be clear and concise

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Use vague and ambiguous language

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Avoid using technical terminology

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Speak rapidly to convey urgency

Question 27

An implicature is:

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An inference drawn from what is said

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An explicitly stated meaning

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A figure of speech

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A non-literal meaning

Question 28

Conversational Maxims are based on the assumption that:

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Communication is cooperative

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Speakers are always honest

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Listeners are always rational

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Language is unambiguous

Question 29

Providing more information than is necessary is an example of a:

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Flouting of the Maxim of Quantity

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Violation of the Maxim of Quantity

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Violation of the Maxim of Relevance

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Flouting of the Maxim of Relevance

Question 30

How have Conversational Maxims been developed since they were first introduced?

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Researchers have made the original maxims more detailed and added to them.

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They have stayed the same.

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Researchers have added many new maxims.

Question 31

Which of the following is considered a violation of the Maxim of Quality?

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Making statements known to be false

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Providing information that is irrelevant

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Exaggerating certain points

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Using vague or ambiguous language

Question 32

The Maxim of Relation dictates that speakers should:

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Stay relevant to the topic of discussion

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Use language appropriate for the context

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Avoid interruptions

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Be courteous and respectful

Question 33

How can Conversational Maxims be valuable in analyzing communication? Also, identify situations where Maxims might not fully capture the complexities of human interaction.

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Maxims can help identify violations of cooperative principles in communication.

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Maxims are universally applicable to all communication situations.

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Maxims provide a complete framework for understanding all aspects of communication.

Question 34

How does breaking the Quantity Maxim hinder the Cooperative Principle's goal of effective communication?

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It can cause misunderstandings or confusion.

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It can make conversations more interesting.

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It doesn't affect the Cooperative Principle.

Question 35

How do Conversational Maxims shape our strategies for expressing politeness in conversations, contributing to social harmony?

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They guide us to provide relevant and informative responses, demonstrating attentiveness and respect.

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They encourage us to provide excessive details to convey a sense of urgency and importance.

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They suggest using ambiguous language to allow others to interpret messages as they wish, avoiding potential conflicts.

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They allow us to interrupt others to express our enthusiasm and eagerness to share our thoughts.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a violation of the Maxim of Manner?

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Using clear and intelligible language

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Introducing excessive jargon or technical terms

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Being vague or roundabout

Question 37

According to the Maxim of Relation, speakers should...

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Focus on topics relevant to the conversation

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Use informal language

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Provide excessive details

Question 38

Which maxim emphasizes the importance of honesty and truthfulness in communication?

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Quality

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Manner

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Relation

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Quantity

Question 39

Failure to adhere to the Cooperative Principle can result in:

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Breakdown in communication

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Increased clarity

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Enhanced fluency

Question 40

Which of the following is a key characteristic of cooperative communication?

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Participants taking turns to speak

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One person dominating the conversation

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Frequent interruptions

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Participants lacking interest in listening

Question 41

The Maxim of Politeness suggests that speakers should:

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Minimize any potential burden on others

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Use exaggerated language

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Be blunt and direct

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Frequently interrupt others

Question 42

Which of the following examples violates the Quantity Maxim?

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Providing excessive detail that is irrelevant to the conversation

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Being brief and concise

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Saying only what is necessary

Question 43

The principle of cooperation assumes that:

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Participants have a shared goal of meaningful and effective communication

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Participants will always agree with each other

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Participants will try to deceive each other

Question 44

Which Conversational Maxim is violated when a person speaks without providing sufficient information?

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Quantity Maxim

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Relation Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Manner Maxim

Question 45

Which Conversational Maxim is violated when a person's utterance is not relevant to the topic of conversation?

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Relation Maxim

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Quantity Maxim

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Manner Maxim

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Quality Maxim

Question 46

Which principle of Conversational Maxims emphasizes making statements that are true and verifiable?

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Quality Maxim

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Quantity Maxim

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Manner Maxim

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Relation Maxim

Question 47

Which Conversational Maxim encourages speakers to express their thoughts clearly and concisely?

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Manner Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Quantity Maxim

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Relation Maxim

Question 48

Which Maxim is violated when a person says something irrelevant to the conversation?

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Relation Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Manner Maxim

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Quantity Maxim

Question 49

Which principle of Conversational Maxims emphasizes being brief and to-the-point?

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Quantity Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Manner Maxim

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Relation Maxim

Question 50

Which Conversational Maxim is violated when a person provides more information than is necessary?

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Quantity Maxim

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Quality Maxim

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Manner Maxim

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Relation Maxim