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GRICE

GRICE. MAXIMS OF CONVERSATIONS. The Maxim of Quality. Try to make your contribution one that is TRUE, specifically:. i. do not say what you believe to be false. ii. do not say that for which you lack adequate evidence. The Maxim of Quantity . Make your contribution as informative

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GRICE

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  1. GRICE MAXIMS OF CONVERSATIONS

  2. The Maxim of Quality Try to make your contribution one that is TRUE, specifically: i. do not say what you believe to be false ii. do not say that for which you lack adequate evidence

  3. The Maxim of Quantity Make your contribution as informative as is required (and no more) for the current purposes of the exchange.

  4. The Maxim of Relevance Make your contribution relevant

  5. The Maxim of Manner Be perspicuous (plain and simple to the understanding) i. avoid obscurity ii. avoid ambiguity iii. be brief iv. be orderly

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