A sequence of speech acts where each utterance creates a commitment, building upon previous ones. Essential for understanding dialogue, negotiation,…
Assertive illocutionary points concern statements of fact or belief. They commit the speaker to the truth of the proposition expressed,…
Anticipatory illocution refers to the strategic use of language to pre-emptively shape audience understanding and response, guiding their interpretation of…
An adjacency pair is a sequence of two related utterances by different speakers, where the second utterance is a conventional…
An addressee is the intended recipient of a message. Understanding who the addressee is crucial for effective communication, influencing tone,…
Actual implicature refers to what a speaker actually means, beyond the literal words. It's the intended message conveyed through context,…
This field explores how communication impacts families, individuals, and communities. It examines interpersonal, group, and mass media interactions relevant to…
Rhetoric and composition is the study of how language is used to persuade and communicate. It explores the art of…
Explore the art and science of communication. This field examines how language is used to persuade, inform, and create meaning,…
Speech teacher education equips educators with the skills to teach effective communication, public speaking, and language arts. It covers pedagogical…