Speech Act

"Could you tell me what time it is?" (a request is implied)

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"Do you have any recommendations for a good restaurant?" (a request for advice is implied)

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"Do you know where the restroom is?" (a request for directions is implied)

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I accept your invitation to the party."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I admit that I made a mistake."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I congratulate you on your graduation."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I declare the meeting open."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I give you my word that I will keep your secret."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act

"I promise to love and cherish you for the rest of my life."

• Direct Speech Act

• Indirect Speech Act

• Performative Speech Act