Spoken Language Flashcards
Filler
a non-verbal sound that acts like a pause
False start
When a speaker begins to speak, stops and then starts again
Repair
When a speaker corrects some aspect of what they have said
Skip-connector
a word or phrase that returns the conversation to a previous topic
Ellipsis
the omission of words for economical reasons and/or because the context means that the person listening understands the shortened utterance
Speaker support
words or phrases (both verbal and non-verbal) that show attention or agreement, and encourage a speaker to carry on talking
Abstract
an indication that the speaker wants a listener’s attention
Oreintation
the ‘who’, ‘where’, ‘what’ and ‘why’ that sets the scene
Compliciting action
the main body of the narrative
Resolution
the ending of the narrative that provides closure
Coda
a signal that the narrative has ended
Rules for Co-operative talk
The Maxim of Quantity (Too much or too little)
The Maxim of Quality (Truth)
The Maxim of Relevance (Consistent topic)
The Maxim of Manner (Clear and avoid ambiguity)
