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A Mary-Sue is an idealised character without nuance. They don't have flaws or limitations that impact them in meaningful ways, and the story's plot and characters revolve around them. They don't need to struggle, so their existence cheapens the tension.
Synonyms:
Gary-Stu, Marty-Stu, Larry-Stu
Variations:
Mary-Sues, Gary-Stus, Marty-Stus, Larry-Stus
The maxim of manner is an expectation that people will be clear with what they are saying in a conversation. This is one of the four expectations that make up Grice's Maxims, otherwise known as the Cooperative Principle.
The maxim of quality is an expectation that people will say truthful things in a conversation. It is one of the four expectations that make up Grice's Maxims, otherwise known as the Cooperative Principle.
Variations:
Grice's Maxim of Quality
The maxim of quantity is the expectation that people will say just enough and give the right amount of information in a conversation. It is one of the four expectations that make up Grice's Maxims, otherwise known as the Cooperative Principle.
The maxim of relation is an expectation that people will say relevant things in a conversation. It is one of the four expectations that make up Grice's Maxims, otherwise known as the Cooperative Principle.
Synonyms:
Maxim of Relevance
