This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Conversations thrive on the basis of ____, by which we seek to communicate in ways that make it easy ... (Read 63 times)

lbcchick

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 550
on: Jun 20, 2018
Conversations thrive on the basis of ____, by which we seek to communicate in ways that make it easy for our listener to understand what we mean.
 
  a. metaphors
 b. cooperative principles
  c. indirect requests
 d. speech acts

Question 2

No matter what the topic of conversation is, Loretta always makes it about herself. If coworkers are talking about favorite meals, Loretta will talk about her incredible cooking skills. If the conversation is about favorite books, Loretta will chime in to praise her own writing skills. Loretta seems particularly prone to violating the ____ maxim.
 
  a. quantity
  b. quality
 c. relation
 d. manner


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

mbcrismon

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


lbcchick

  • Member
  • Posts: 550
Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

epscape

  • Member
  • Posts: 335
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

The molecular basis of genetic complementation The molecular basis of genetic complementation
Couples whose marriages have become distant or hostile can make changes in their patterns of ... Couples whose marriages have become distant or hostile can make changes in their patterns of ...
Stand over a rocker base to make weight shifts. Stand over a rocker base to make weight shifts.
A network allows all modules to communicate with other modules. A network allows all modules to communicate with other modules.
A typical OBD-II data link connector (DLC). The location varies with make and model and may even be ... A typical OBD-II data link connector (DLC). The location varies with make and model and may even be ...
The energy set-point view that is the basis of many people’s thinking about hunger and eating. The energy set-point view that is the basis of many people’s thinking about hunger and eating.
Video: Interspecific Competition Relationship - Competitive & Niche Differentiation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library