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Turn Taking
This is the typical structure of a conversation. Participants speak in turn with minimal overlap.
Overlap
Where one speaker begins talking before the other has completed their utterance.
Holding the floor
This is when one person is in control of the conversation and expects others to listen.
* There may be interruption when another person wishes to speak.
Back channel noises
These are sounds to show we are listening and following.
E.g. Uh huh, oh, really, mmhm
Hedging
Words that are used to soften/weaken force of what is said.
*May be a sign of politeness or lack of confidence.
*Politeness Strategy
Tag Questions
Strings of words added to a declarative sentence, turning it into a question.
*"You did hand your work in, didn't you?"
*This is for reassurance and politeness.
Utterance
A complete uni of speech, bounded by silence.
Silence works like a full stop.
Deixis / Seictics
Words such as 'this' or 'that' 'here' 'there' which are only understood within the context of said conversation.
Discourse Markers
Because the spoken language doesn't use punctuation, we need to use a different method to mark a shift in topic.
* 'okay' 'right' I mean' 'moving on'
Vague Language
Statements that sounds imprecise; soften impact or makes conversation more informal.
* '..or whatever' 'something' 'thingymabob' 'whatsit'
Colloquial Language
Language used in non-formal everyday conversation.
* 'yall' 'wanna' 'gonna'