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Speech acts are actions performed via ______
Speech acts are actions performed via ______
utterances
Speech acts include apology, complaint, ______, requests and so on
Speech acts include apology, complaint, ______, requests and so on
compliment
The word 'sorry' performs an ______
The word 'sorry' performs an ______
apology
Speech events refer to the activity in which participants interact via language in some conventional way to arrive at some outcome – the speaker and the listener are usually helped in this process by the circumstances surrounding an ______
Speech events refer to the activity in which participants interact via language in some conventional way to arrive at some outcome – the speaker and the listener are usually helped in this process by the circumstances surrounding an ______
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Locutionary act refers to the basic act of forming sounds or words to create meaningful ______
Locutionary act refers to the basic act of forming sounds or words to create meaningful ______
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What are examples of speech acts?
What are examples of speech acts?
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What does locutionary act refer to?
What does locutionary act refer to?
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What is the purpose of speech events?
What is the purpose of speech events?
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What does the word 'sorry' perform in the sentence 'I am sorry because I forgot your birthday'?
What does the word 'sorry' perform in the sentence 'I am sorry because I forgot your birthday'?
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What is encompassed by speech acts?
What is encompassed by speech acts?
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Study Notes
Speech Acts
- Actions performed via utterances
- Include apology, complaint, promise, requests
- The word 'sorry' performs an apology
Speech Events
- Activity where participants interact via language
- Helps participants arrive at an outcome
- Speaker and listener are helped by the circumstances surrounding an utterance
Locutionary Act
- Refers to forming sounds or words to create meaningful utterances
Examples of Speech Acts
- Apology
- Complaint
- Promise
- Request
Locutionary Act
- Refers to the basic act of forming sounds or words to create meaningful utterances
Purpose of Speech Events
- Participants interact via language to arrive at some outcome
'Sorry' in "I am sorry because I forgot your birthday"
- Performs an apology
Speech Acts
- Encompass actions performed via utterances
- Include apology, complaint, promise, requests, and more
- The word 'sorry' performs an apology
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Test your understanding of speech acts with this quiz! Explore different types of speech acts such as apology, complaint, compliment, and requests. Enhance your knowledge of how language is used to perform actions and convey meaning through utterances.
