Types of Utterances Flashcards

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What is a transactional utterance?

An utterance that has serves to get something done (correct)

An utterance that provides information

An utterance that describes something

An utterance that directs an action

What does a referential utterance do?

Directs an action

Provides information (correct)

Describes something

Gets something done

What is the purpose of a directive utterance?

Describes something

Directs an action (correct)

Commits to a future action

Expresses feelings and opinions

What does a commissive utterance commit to?

A future action Signup and view all the answers

What is a constative utterance?

Describes something Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of an interactional utterance?

The relationship between speakers Signup and view all the answers

What do expressive utterances convey?

Feelings and opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is a phatic utterance?

An example of small talk Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a performative utterance?

Describes and/or performs an action in reality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Utterances

Transactional Utterance: Aimed at accomplishing a specific task or getting something done in communication.
Referential Utterance: Provides factual information or data to enhance understanding or clarity.
Directive Utterance: A form of communication that instructs or directs someone to take a specific action.
Commissive Utterance: Indicates a commitment or promise to perform an action in the future.
Constative Utterance: Characterized by statements that describe a situation or provide insights about a subject.
Interactional Utterance: Focuses on establishing, maintaining, or enhancing the relationship between speakers, often through social interaction.
Expressive Utterance: Conveys the speaker's emotions, feelings, or opinions, reflecting personal attitudes or responses.
Phatic Utterance: Consists of casual or small talk that serves a social function rather than conveying significant information.
Performative Utterance: A unique type of utterance that not only describes an action but also enacts or brings about that action in reality.

Description

This quiz focuses on various types of utterances used in communication. Each card presents a specific term along with its definition, helping you understand how different utterances function in our language. Test your knowledge on transactional, referential, directive, commissive, and constative utterances.