revision3 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
convergence
A
where a participant accommodates the way they speak to another in a conversation
2
Q
divergence
A
where a participant accentuates the way they talk to separate themselves socially from another in a conversation
3
Q
upwards convergence
A
Where someone with a regional accent or frequent user of non-standard English tries to sound more Standard English to impress a higher status participant
4
Q
downwards convergence
A
Where someone with an RP accent or frequent user of Standard English tries to lower their accent status to accomodate someone of more lower-class status or frequent user of non-standard English
5
Q
maxim of manner
A
avoiding ambiguity or obscurity in a conversation
