Conventional Implicature
Conventional implicature refers to meaning that is suggested or implied by an…
Conjunctive Illocutionary Act
A conjunctive illocutionary act combines multiple speech acts into a single utterance,…
Compound Discourse: Understanding Complex Communication
Compound discourse involves the intricate interplay of multiple communicative acts to convey…
Complex Illocutionary Act
A complex illocutionary act combines multiple basic speech acts into a single,…
Commitment Between Illocutionary Acts
This concept explores how performing one speech act can obligate or commit…
Commissive Modality
Commissive modality expresses a speaker's commitment to a future action. It involves…
Assertive Illocutionary Point
Assertive illocutionary points concern statements of fact or belief. They commit the…