According to the conversational maxim of manner suggested by Grice, one should speak truthfully.
举一反三
- They should ______(能) speak at least one foreign language.
- The following conversation exchange clearly violates ______. A: Let’s get the kids something. B: Okay, but I veto I-C-E-C-R-E-A-M-S. A: maxim of Quantity B: maxim of Quality C: maxim of Relation D: maxim of Manner
- Which maxim do the following utterances violate?a: The hostess is an awful bore. Don't you think?b: The roses in the garden are beautiful, aren't they? A: The maxim of quality B: The maxim of quantity C: The maxim of relation D: The maxim of manner
- Whenever we fail to fulfil a conversational maxim, we fail to observe the Cooperative Principle. A: 正确 B: 错误
- 中国大学MOOC: Whenever we fail to fulfil a conversational maxim, we fail to observe the Cooperative Principle.