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What is Understanding Speech Act Theory about?
The document discusses the three terms that make up Speech Act Theory: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts. The locutionary act refers to the actual words used in an utterance. The illocutionary act is the intent or purpose of the utterance, such as conveying information, making a request, or expressing commitment. The perlocutionary act is the actual effect or consequences of the utterance on the listener, such as the listener gaining knowledge or becoming joyful. Examples are provided for
- Author
- Nur Liyana Abd Rahman
- Language
- EN