General
This refers to any utterance that serves as a function in communication.
Speech Act
"I will help you with your homework."
Offering assistance
"Please turn off the lights."
The listener turns off the lights
"Please close the door."
Directive
What type of illocutionary is the utterance "Let's go to the beach next week!"?
Commissive
Which type of speech act focuses on the literal meaning of the words?
Locutionary
"You should eat more vegetables."
Giving advice
"There's a snake on the path."
The listener steps back or avoids the snake
"What time is it?"
Directive
True or False: The perlocutionary act always results in the intended outcome.
False
In what speech act does the listener's response play a key role?
Perlocutionary
"I hereby pronounce you husband and wife."
Declaring a marriage
"It’s getting cold in here."
he listener closes the window or turns on the heater
"It's a beautiful day outside!"
Assertive
If a friend says, "I really enjoyed your party," what is the perlocutionary effect?
The host feels appreciated or happy
Which speech act is related to the speaker's intention behind the words?
Illocutionary
"Can you lend me a pen?"
Requesting
"I don’t feel well."
The listener expresses concern or offers help
"The meeting starts at 10 AM."
Declarative
If a parent says, "You did a great job," what perlocutionary effect might that have on the child?
The child feels proud or motivated
When someone says "I’m sorry," and the listener feels comforted, what speech act is that?
Perlocutionary
"I promise to return the book tomorrow."
Making a promise
"This soup is too salty."
The listener either adds water to the soup or makes a note for the next time
"I am so sorry."
Expressive
Who developed the Speech Act Theory?
J.L. Austin