Chapter 5: Levels of Formality Flashcards
is a set of arbitrary vocal symbols used by a common group of people in communication.
Language
What are the Levels of Formality in Communication?
Frozen Formal Consultative Casual Intimate
is a functional unit in communication
Speech Act
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express a certain attitude
corresponds to the type of attitude being expressed
speech act being performed
What are Austin’s Level of Action
Locutionary
Illocutioary
Perlocutionary
Meaning, namely, the literal meaning of the utterance
Locutionary
Is related to the social function that the utterance or the written text has
Illocutionary
Is the result or effect that is produced by the utterance in the given context
Perlocutionary
Actions performed via utterances are called
Speech Acts
Circumstances surrounding the utterance
Speech Events
basic act of utterance, or producing a meaningful linguistic expression
Locutionary Acts
Is performed via the communicative force of an utterance
Illocutionary Act
occurs when we create an utterance with a function intending it to have an effect
Perlocutionary Acs
are set of strategies used by native speakers of the target language uttered in the appropriate context
Speech Act Sets