POLITINESS THEORY IN CONTEXTOnline version Politeness theory relies, in part, on the idea that there are different kinds of face: positive face and negative face. The Politeness theory is a theory that appeared within the framework of pragmatic approach in linguistics. According to this theory the interlocutors use particular strategies in order to achieve successful communication. by ESTEFANIA JIMENEZ SALGUERO 1 what is the kind of politeness in this example? a NEGATIVE FACE b POSITIVE FACE 2 what is the kind of politiness in this example? a NEGATIVE POLITINESS b POSITIVE POLITINESS 3 What's the correct Politeness strategy in this image? a Board-record b Negative strategy c Positive strategy d Off-record 4 The following example is considered Positive or Negative? I would like to know if I could use your cell phone? Respuesta escrita 5 This kind of strategy is often used among close friends and family. What can it be? Example: Give me that! Respuesta escrita 6 I'm doing your homework. Can you prepare something to eat? Will you? According with the example what strategy can it be? Respuesta escrita 7 a) “Will you be coming to the office party, Sir?” a VERY POLITE b MIDDLING POLITE c HARDLY POLITE 8 “Excuse me. I just need to get through here." a VERY POLITE b MIDDLING POLITE c HARDLY POLITE 9 Write a conclusion for the definition of "Politeness Theory" Respuesta escrita 10 what is the kind of politiness in this video? Respuesta escrita Explicación 1 The correct answer is NEGATIVE, because she is give to opinion and interfering with the action and thought of him 2 The correct answer is POSITIVE, because she is giving her friend an exaggerated expression of approval 3 The correct answer is OFF-RECORD, because he is give a indirect to heart of way that understand his need him 4 The correct answer is NEGATIVE, because it may be imposing on the listener 5 The correct answer is BALD-ON RECORD, because the listener does nothing to minimize the speaker's imponences. 6 The correct answer is POSITIVE, because tries to be good to the listener and doesn't impose a distance between them. 7 VERY POLITE (subordinate to superior and/or between strangers) 8 The correct answer is MIDDLING PLOTE, because between those relatively equal in power and/or between acquaintances 9 We see that polite language is a way of expressing ourselves, which makes it easier for us to deal with other people 10 Negative politiness