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- 1What is the Speech Act Theory?Speech Act Theory is a subfield of pragmatics. It focuses on how we use words not only to convey information but also to perform actions or influence others' actions.
- 2Name three types of speech actsLocutionary Act – the literal meaning of the utterance.
Illocutionary Act – the speaker’s intention (e.g., request, command).
Perlocutionary Act – the effect on the listener (e.g., persuading, scaring). - 3What’s the difference between direct and indirect speech acts?Direct: “Close the window.”
Indirect: “It’s a bit chilly in here.”
We often express meaning indirectly to be more polite or subtle. - 4“Can you stop doing that?”This is a Request (could also be interpreted as a Complaint depending on tone).
- 5“Would you mind helping me with this?”This is a Request (could also be an Offer or Suggestion depending on context).
- 6“Great job on your presentation!”This is a Compliment.
- 7What is the difference between a sentence and an utterance?Sentence: A grammatically correct group of words; not tied to a speaker or situation.
Utterance: Spoken words tied to a specific speaker, time, and context. - 8Who are the main philosophers behind Speech Act Theory?J.L. Austin – Developed the theory in How to Do Things with Words (1962).
John Searle – Expanded on Austin's work in Speech Acts (1976).
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