Meaning and Pragmatic Function
Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on…
Indirect Illocution
Indirect illocutionary acts occur when the speaker's intended meaning differs from the…
Illocutionary Inconsistency
Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with…
Illocutionary Force: Understanding the Speaker’s Intent
Illocutionary force refers to the speaker's intention in uttering a statement, such…
Illocutionary Act: Understanding the Force of Utterances
An illocutionary act is the speaker's intention or purpose in making an…
Identity of Illocutionary Forces
Understanding the 'Identity of Illocutionary Forces' means recognizing that the same linguistic…
Force As A Semantic Role
Exploring the concept of 'force' as a semantic role in linguistics, examining…
Elementary Illocutionary Act
The elementary illocutionary act is the fundamental unit of meaning in speech…