Pragmatics

Question 1

Define Pragmatics.

Answer 1

• focuses on the meaning of whole spoken utterances/written sentences in the context in which they appear.
  • When you speak to someone you often imply something that isn’t what your actual words say on the surface. The person listening then infers a meaning from this + acts upon it.

Question 2

Define Pragmatic Failure.

Answer 2

• Where the meaning that is implied is not the meaning that is understood by the listener.