Defective Illocutionary Act
A defective illocutionary act occurs when the intended force of an utterance…
Conjunctive Illocutionary Act
A conjunctive illocutionary act combines multiple speech acts into a single utterance,…
Complex Illocutionary Act
A complex illocutionary act combines multiple basic speech acts into a single,…
Commissive Illocutionary Point
Commissive illocutionary point refers to speech acts where the speaker commits themselves…
Explanation: Making Things Clear
Explanation is the process of making something understandable. It involves detailing reasons,…
Understanding Registration
Registration is the process of recording information, often officially, to establish rights,…
Prepositions: Connecting Words in Sentences
Prepositions are essential words that show the relationship between a noun or…