Speech Acts are actions done by saying
them. The listener must first determine
the
type of act being performed before he
can determine which way a speech act
is to be
interpreted.
SPEECH ACTS
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A comprehensive overview of speech acts, exploring their different types and functions. It delves into the concepts of locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts, offering clear definitions and illustrative examples. The document also categorizes illocutionary acts into searle's categories, providing a framework for understanding the various purposes of speech acts. It is a valuable resource for students of linguistics, communication, and philosophy.
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Speech Acts are actions done by saying
them. The listener must first determine
the
type of act being performed before he
can determine which way a speech act
is to be
interpreted.
SPEECH ACTS
TYPES OF SPEECH
ACTS
Illocutionary Acts
Illocutionary act is the acting part of the speech act. It carries a directive for the audience. It may be a command, an apology, an expression of thankfulness or just an answer to a question for the information of other people in the communication process. There are two kinds of illocutionary acts. The first is called constantive, or making something true or false by saying it. This is commonly done by someone in authority like a judge or an official. Examples: I name this dog Chubby. You are free to leave. You are not my friend anymore. The meeting is adjourned.
The second is doing something by just saying it. It is also called performative. Examples: I nominate Lancer for president. I accept the challenge. I promise to take care of you as long as I live. I challenge you to prove me wrong. You are invited to my birthday celebration. Illocutionary acts can be categorized into common families of speech acts
2. Directive – a type of illocutionary act in which
the speaker tries to make the addressee perform
an action by way of commanding, requesting,
begging, inviting, pleading, or insisting
Example: Take me to that place.
3. Commissive – a type of illocutionary act
which commits the speaker to future actions such
as promising, planning, vowing, and betting
Example: I will take you to school every day
starting tomorrow.
- Expressive – a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses his/her feelings or emotional reactions. Some examples of expressive acts are thanking, apologizing,welcoming, and deploring Example: I am so sorry for not wearing the complete uniform today.
- Declarative – a type of illocutionary act which brings a change in an external situation. Simply put, declarations bring into existence, or cause the state of affairs which they refer to. Some examples of declarations are blessing, firing, baptizing, and bidding Example: You are fired!