Speech Acts

It is the actual act of utterance.

• Perlocutionary Act

• Illocutionary Act

• Locutionary Act

“Don't forget to feed my pet everyday!”. What type of illocutionary act is being used?

• Commisives

• Directives

• Declaration

It states what the speaker feels.

• Expressives

• Directives

• Representative/Assertive

The aim of this speech act is to speak with the intention of affecting a receiver's behavior.

• Perlocutionary Act

• Illocutionary Act

• Locutionary Act

It is an utterance or something expressed by an individual that not only presents information, but performs an action with regard to its intention, purpose, or effect.

• Republic Act

• Speech Acts

Type of illocutionary act which is used to change the status of some entity.

• Representative/Assertive

• Commisives

• Declaration

“I promise that I will marry you when the right time comes.”

What type of illocutionary act is being used?

• Commisive

• Expressive

• Directive

“I appreciate your help so much! We couldn't have done it without you.”

What type of illocutionary act is being used?

• Representative/Assertive

• Expressive

• Declaration

“Lack of sleep can weaken your immune system.”

What type of illocutionary act is being used?

• Declaration

• Directive

• Representative/Assertive

“Can you give me a cup of tea?”. What type of illocutionary act is being used?

• Commisives

• Directive

• Assertive