Speech Acts Flashcards
refer to the actions we perform while speaking, beyond simply conveying information
speech acts
essential for understanding how language functions in real life interactions. shaping the way we engage with one another in everyday conversations
speech acts
by studying this, we can understand how meaning is constructed
speech acts
a type of speech act that refers to the physical act of producing sounds, words, or sentences in a specific language
locutionary act
a type of speech act that involves the pronunciation of words and the basic structure of a sentence
locutionary act
an example of a type of speech act in saying a sentence, “Can you pass me the salt?” where the speaker is simply producing the words with their correct pronunciation and structure
illocutionary act
5 categories of illocutionary act
assertive, directive, commissive, expressive, declarative
a category of illocutionary act wherein the speaker makes a statement or provides info asserting something about the world
assertive
a category of illocutionary act wherein the speaker tries to get the listener to do something, often in the form of a request, suggestion, or command
directive
a category of illocutionary act wherein the speaker commits to doing something in the future, such as making a promise, offer, or vow
commissive
a category of illocutionary act wherein the speaker expresses emotions, feelings, or personal reactions to a situation
expressive
a category of illocutionary act wherein the speaker brings about a change in the world simply by making the utterance, often in an official or institutional context
declarative
a category of illocutionary act wherein it typically requires authority or a specific context to have an effect
declarative
a type of speech act that refers to the effect or response that the speaker’s utterance has on the listener
perlocutionary act
a type of speech act that involves the listener’s interpretation, reaction, or emotional response to what was said
perlocutionary act
