Finish reading chapter 8 in the textbook. Come to class prepared to discuss.

Complete writing assignment #5 by 11:59pm on 1 Dec.:

Imagine a Thanksgiving dinner. One guest, (A), brings up a controversial topic, making other guests uncomfortable. How might another guest, (B), make use of Grice’s maxims of conversation to indirectly get the message across to (A) that their contribution is not welcome?

Give an example of what (B) might say, and explain which of Grice’s maxims they are flouting.

Don’t forget, there will be no class next week (24 November). Have a happy Thanksgiving!