English Literature & Linguistics MCQs
Topic Notes: English Literature & Linguistics
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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To what does the linguistic term 'implicature' refer?
Answer:
Conversational structure
Implicature is a key concept in pragmatics, introduced by H.P. Grice. It refers to what a speaker implies or suggests beyond the literal meaning of their utterance. It relies on the cooperative principle and the context of the conversation to convey intended meaning.