Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Maxim Violations

Paul Grice
Have you violated one of Grice's maxims lately?  Tell us how it went.
OR
Send us a link to a YouTube video clip that shows someone else doing it.

The Maxims:
Quantity:
Say no less than the conversation requires (Click here for a negative example).
Say no more than the conversation requires

Quality
Don't say what you believe to be false
Don't say things for which you lack evidence

Manner
Don't be obscure
Don't be ambiguous
Be brief
Be orderly

Relevance
Stick to the topic.

Veils

Monday, January 26, 2015

Why do Wisconsinites Talk That Way?


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