AS ELL Spontaneous Speech Terminology Quiz

1. 'A pattern of speech in which one utterance is followed by an appropriate linked response' - is the definition of the term:
-Adjacency pairs, preferred response.

2. Explain the term 'side sequencing'.
-When conversation comes to an unexpected halt and changes topic.

3. Give an example of a 'tag question'.
-'It's cold out, isn't it?'

4. Give three terms that are examples of non-fluency features:
-'erm', 'um', 'ah'.

5. Explain the term 'phatic language' and give two examples:
-Phatic language is small talk such as 'how was your day?' and 'nice weather we're having.'.

6. Non-verbal aspects of speech or 'paralinguistic features' such as 'fillers' can help reveal a speaker's attitudes and feelings. Name two other non-verbal aspects of speech.
-Pointing and sign language.

7. 'elp me orf this 'orse' is an example of 'phonetic spelling' which means the spelling of words to represent how they are pronounced.

8. List Grice's maxims and briefly what each one refers to:
- Adjacency pairs: An utterance with an expected response.
-Quantity: If the speaker gives too much or too little detail.
-Quality: Whether it is the truth or a lie.
-Relevance: If the utterance is on topic.
-Manner: Clear communication.

9. Grice was interested in suggesting what helps to create a natural/flowing conversation.

10. When analysing spontaneous speech we do not refer to 'sentences' but 'utterances'.

11. Brown and Levinson put forward some theories about politeness. Name four positive politeness strategies we might employ if we want to be liked.
- Saying please and thank you, not interrupting when they are speaking, listening to who is speaking and giving a preferred response.

12. In order to analyse a transcript what three things must you establish an awareness of from the outset?
- Context: Setting, who the speakers are and their background, age etc.