What is a move?

Definition
	A move is a stretch of talk that forms a unit. It has a functional relation to the conversation of which it is a part.

Kinds
	Here are some kinds of moves:
	What is a continuer? What is a downgrade? What is a misplacement marker? What is a newsmark? What is an oh-receipt? What is a passing turn? What is a rejection finalizer? What is a try-marker? What is an upgrade?

Source
	Goffman 1981 24

Context for this page:

Concept module: move
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): M
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Linguistics

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