Speech acts (overview)
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A speech act is an utterance that serves
a function in communication.
Speech acts include real-life interactions and require not
only knowledge of the language but also appropriate use of that language within a
given culture.
Is the act of saying or writing something in a language. It is the actual spoken words which have
Is the “intention” a speaker has when saying or writing something. The performance of an act which has
Is the effect produced on the listener or reader when they listen or read a locutionary act .
Hi, Susan. It’s been years. How are you getting along?
I love your tie. That color!
I’ve already been waiting 3 weeks for my computer and I was told it would be delivered
within a week.
Could you pass me the salt, please ?
We’re having some friends over Saturday evening and
wanted to know if you’d like to join us?
I’d love to see that movie with you but this Friday just isn’t
going to work.
(1) REQUEST (2) COMPLAIN (3) GREETING (4) INVITATION (5) REFUSAL (6) COMPLIMENT
Thanks for your attention!