Question

In a conversation, someone suddenly tried to avoid the present topic by diverting into another topic. What communicative strategy is this?


A. Nomination

Answer 1

What communicative strategy is this?

Explanation:

• This strategy is called 'Topic Shifting.'

• The different types of communicative strategies are Topic-control, Turn-talking, Topic-Shifting, Restriction, Nomination, Repair, and Termination.

• Topic-Shifting refers to avoid the present topic by diverting it into another topic.

• In Topic-Shifting, one topic ends, and the other topic begins.

• The person can divert from one topic to another topic by giving both verbal and non-verbal communicative way.

• The topic can be shifted by repeating the words, by nodding, smiling, or through minimal response over the topic.