Speech Act Theory Quiz

What does the Speech Act Theory explain?

• How to do mathematical calculations

• How language works in different contexts

• How to learn new languages

• How to write essays

Which of the following is NOT a component of speech acts?

• Locutionary act

• Perlocutionary act

• Illocutionary act

• Postlocutionary act

What is the focus of locutionary acts?

• The emotional impact

• The literal meaning

• The intended purpose

• The listener's reaction

Which type of speech act expresses judgement or evaluation?

• Verdictives

• Directives

• Locutionary acts

• Expressives

What do perlocutionary acts refer to?

• The grammatical correctness

• The impact of the utterance on the listener

• The intended purpose of the utterance

• The literal meaning of the utterance

What are illocutionary forces?

• Various communicative functions behind an utterance

• The literal meaning of the utterance

• The grammatical correctness

• The impact of the utterance on the listener

What do propositional contents in speech refer to?

• The literal meaning of the utterance

• The intended purpose of the utterance

• The impact of the utterance on the listener

• The information shared by the utterance that contributes to the overall meaning of the message

What is information structuring in speech about?

• The literal meaning of the utterance

• The grammatical correctness

• How speakers organize and present information

• The impact of the utterance on the listener

What are politeness strategies used for?

• To avoid communication

• To confuse the listener

• To offend others

• To maintain positive social interactions

What can help learners understand how language is used in different contexts?

• Learning only vocabulary

• Learning only grammar

• Ignoring cultural norms

• Incorporating the speech act theory