Which of Grice's maxims suggests that communicators should make contributions to conversation that are pertinent to the topic?
A) Maxim of quantity
B) Maxim of quality
C) Maxim of relevance
D) Maxim of manner

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The Maxim of Relevance suggests that communicators should make contributions to the conversation that are pertinent to the topic at hand. The other maxims include the Maxim of Quantity (contributing enough information), the Maxim of Quality (contributing truthful information), and the Maxim of Manner (being clear and avoiding ambiguity).

Which of Grice's Maxims Suggests That Communicators Should Make Contributions