lesson 4: speech acts

Question 1

the use of language or words is to transmit messages, ideas, and opinions

Answer 1

speech act

Question 2

each time you speak, you’re actually doing an action; that is, you are performing, in communication, we call that?

Answer 2

speech act

Question 3

the 3 types of speech acts in communication

Answer 3

-locutionary act
-illocutionary act
-perlocutionary act

Question 4

is the act of making a meaningful utterance, this is about same as saying a certain sentence with a certain meaning and reference

Answer 4

locutionary act

Question 5

is done through the power of speech, like when someone promises, apologizes, or makes an offer

Answer 5

illocutionary act

Question 6

is the effect that the utterance has on the behavior, thoughts and feelings of the listener, whether it was meant or not

Answer 6

perlocutionary act

Question 7

example:
when a mother heard her child say “im upset” she held the child and gave assurance

Answer 7

perlocutionary act

Question 8

example:
: i am sorry
: it wont happen again

Answer 8

illocutionary act

Question 9

example:
: i am sad
: do you need a hug?

Answer 9

locutionary act