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Speech act theory: basic principles and notions. The notion of felicity…
Speech act theory: basic principles and notions. The notion of felicity conditions.
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Types of Speech Acts
A. Representative Acts: Convey information, state facts (e.g., assert, describe).
B. Directive Acts: Influence the actions of the listener (e.g., request, command).
C. Commissive Acts: Commit the speaker to a future course of action (e.g., promise, offer).
D. Expressive Acts: Express the speaker's emotions or attitudes (e.g., apologize, congratulate).
E. Declarative Acts: Bring about a change in the external world by the act of speaking (e.g., resign, christen).
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