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A speech event refers to an interactable type of discourse used in a particular speech situation.
A speech event refers to an interactable type of discourse used in a particular speech situation.
True
The term 'SPEAKING' consists of seven components.
The term 'SPEAKING' consists of seven components.
False
A request is typically made through a single, immediate speech act.
A request is typically made through a single, immediate speech act.
False
In a speech event, the scene is considered to be the physical setting.
In a speech event, the scene is considered to be the physical setting.
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Ends refer to the participants involved in speech acts.
Ends refer to the participants involved in speech acts.
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The analysis of speech events is crucial in studying what is communicated beyond spoken words.
The analysis of speech events is crucial in studying what is communicated beyond spoken words.
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Examples of speech acts can include requests and refusals.
Examples of speech acts can include requests and refusals.
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The interaction in speech events is limited to formal settings.
The interaction in speech events is limited to formal settings.
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The utterance 'I pronounce thee man and wife' symbolizes a locutionary act.
The utterance 'I pronounce thee man and wife' symbolizes a locutionary act.
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Sociolinguistics only focuses on the characteristics of language itself.
Sociolinguistics only focuses on the characteristics of language itself.
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A perlocutionary act involves affecting the audience through the utterance.
A perlocutionary act involves affecting the audience through the utterance.
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Speech act theory is primarily concerned with the physical actions that accompany speech.
Speech act theory is primarily concerned with the physical actions that accompany speech.
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The purpose of the sentence 'I am hungry' is to convey a need for food.
The purpose of the sentence 'I am hungry' is to convey a need for food.
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Illocutionary acts can include statements, offers, and promises.
Illocutionary acts can include statements, offers, and promises.
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The sentence 'The bar will close in five minutes!' strictly means that the bar is closing with no implications for customer behavior.
The sentence 'The bar will close in five minutes!' strictly means that the bar is closing with no implications for customer behavior.
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Speech act theory is linked with both language and sociolinguistics.
Speech act theory is linked with both language and sociolinguistics.
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A locutionary act is concerned with the actual meaning of the words spoken.
A locutionary act is concerned with the actual meaning of the words spoken.
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J.L. Austin developed the speech act theory, which is foundational in understanding communication.
J.L. Austin developed the speech act theory, which is foundational in understanding communication.
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Participant Level includes categories such as FRESHMAN and GRADUATE.
Participant Level includes categories such as FRESHMAN and GRADUATE.
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The primary discourse mode MONO LOGIC involves multiple speakers interacting.
The primary discourse mode MONO LOGIC involves multiple speakers interacting.
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Dell Hymes proposed a theory of speech events that includes 8 components.
Dell Hymes proposed a theory of speech events that includes 8 components.
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A speech act primarily serves to express an attitude.
A speech act primarily serves to express an attitude.
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Speech acts can only have one possible intention.
Speech acts can only have one possible intention.
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The category UNDERGRAD is used for participants in their third year and above.
The category UNDERGRAD is used for participants in their third year and above.
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The purpose of a speech event can include exchanges of goods.
The purpose of a speech event can include exchanges of goods.
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The tone used during a speech event is referred to as 'Key'.
The tone used during a speech event is referred to as 'Key'.
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MIXED FACULTY refers to only faculty members in their first year.
MIXED FACULTY refers to only faculty members in their first year.
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In speech act theory, an utterance does not need to have a singular purpose.
In speech act theory, an utterance does not need to have a singular purpose.
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An interactive discourse involves two or more speakers.
An interactive discourse involves two or more speakers.
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The acronym RE stands for researchers who also teach courses.
The acronym RE stands for researchers who also teach courses.
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The genre of an event can be categorized as a conversation.
The genre of an event can be categorized as a conversation.
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A speech event is defined solely by the location it occurs in.
A speech event is defined solely by the location it occurs in.
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Key refers to the tone, manner, or _____ in which an act or event is performed.
Key refers to the tone, manner, or _____ in which an act or event is performed.
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Instruments of speech events include languages and channels of _____ transmissions.
Instruments of speech events include languages and channels of _____ transmissions.
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Norms deal with social _____ governing the event and the participants' actions.
Norms deal with social _____ governing the event and the participants' actions.
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A speech event is composed of one or more speech _____.
A speech event is composed of one or more speech _____.
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The only type of speech event is classroom events.
The only type of speech event is classroom events.
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Discussion sections are categorized under Non-Class Events.
Discussion sections are categorized under Non-Class Events.
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Seminars are classified under Academic Division.
Seminars are classified under Academic Division.
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The speech act can be the entire speech event in some cases.
The speech act can be the entire speech event in some cases.
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Colloquia refers to one-on-one discussions between students and instructors.
Colloquia refers to one-on-one discussions between students and instructors.
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Laboratory sections of science classes are known as LAB _____.
Laboratory sections of science classes are known as LAB _____.
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Academic Disciplines correspond to individual university departments when applicable.
Academic Disciplines correspond to individual university departments when applicable.
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Interviews for research purposes are categorized as Student Presentations.
Interviews for research purposes are categorized as Student Presentations.
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A speech event occurs within a speech _____ and may involve interacting participants.
A speech event occurs within a speech _____ and may involve interacting participants.
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Office Hours are primarily categorized under Academic Discipline.
Office Hours are primarily categorized under Academic Discipline.
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Study Notes
Speech Event
- Speech event: An identifiable type of discourse in a specific speech situation. It involves participants interacting via language to achieve an outcome. Analyzing speech events reveals more than just the words spoken.
- Speech events & speech acts: A speech event can contain multiple speech acts, often occurring in pairs, with the first constraining the second. For example, a request (speech act) part of a conversation (speech event) at a dinner (speech situation).
- Components of speech events (SPEAKING): These components help to analyze speech events:
- Situation (setting and scene): Physical context (setting) and psychological context (scene).
- Participants (addressors and addressees): Those involved in the interaction.
- Ends: The purpose or outcome of the event.
- Act sequences: Message content and forms (how something is said and what is discussed).
- Key: Tone, manner, or spirit of the event. This includes feelings, atmosphere, and attitudes.
- Instrumentalities: Forms (languages) and channels (mediums) of communication.
- Norms: Social rules governing the interaction and participant actions.
- Genres: Text types (e.g., poems, sermons).
- Speech event examples: Jokes, complaints, requests, refusals, meetings (political, business, educational), interviews, tours, tutorials, and many more.
Types of Speech Events
- Categorization of speech events: Different categories or types of speech events exist, including classroom and non-classroom events. Variables used in classifying can include the event level (e.g., junior, senior undergraduate; faculty), location (in or out of a classroom), and the type of event (colloquia, advising sessions).
- Classroom events: Examples include lectures (small or large), discussions, lab sessions. seminars. and student presentations.
- Non-classroom events: Examples include advising sessions, colloquia, dissertation defenses, interviews, meetings, office hours. service encounters, study groups, tours, and tutorials.
- Additional classifications: Speech events can also be classified by academic division (e.g., biological sciences, social sciences). discipline, participant level, and primary discourse mode (e.g., monologue, interactive).
Speech Act
- Speech act: Acts of communication. A successful speech act relies on the audience recognizing the speaker's intended attitude.
- Types of speech acts include statements, requests, apologies, commands, questions, compliments. refusals. thanks. and statements of fact.
- Speech Act Theory: Describes how language is used to perform actions rather than just describe the world. Certain utterances have the power to create change.
- Components of speech acts:
- Locutionary act: The act of saying something (the literal meaning of the words).
- Illocutionary act: The act of doing something via the utterance (intended meaning, function).
- Perlocutionary act: The effect the utterance has on the audience (unintended or intended).
- Speech act & Sociolinguistics: Speech acts are closely related to sociolinguistics. This is because analyzing speech acts involves examining language. function, and speakers within a speech community.
Further Considerations
- Speech event analysis: Focuses on establishing components of functional interactions. Key elements include a description of the setting, participants, and the structural sequence. Variations due to different settings and participants are of importance in sociolinguistic research.
- Examples of complex speech events: Meetings, conferences, summits, weddings, funerals, elections, parties.
- Hymes' SPEAKING model: A significant sociolinguistic model outlining the components of a speech event (setting & scene, participants, ends, act sequences, key, instrumentalities, norms, and genres).
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Dive into the fascinating world of speech events, where participants engage in discourse to achieve specific outcomes. This quiz covers the key components of speech events, including the situation, participants, ends, and act sequences. Test your knowledge on how speech events shape communication.
