Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on the speaker's intent, context, and the listener's understanding…
Indirect illocutionary acts occur when the speaker's intended meaning differs from the literal meaning of their utterance. It relies on…
Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with the literal meaning of their utterance, leading to…
Illocutionary force refers to the speaker's intention in uttering a statement, such as promising, warning, or requesting. It's crucial for…
An illocutionary act is the speaker's intention or purpose in making an utterance, distinct from the literal meaning (locutionary) or…
Understanding the 'Identity of Illocutionary Forces' means recognizing that the same linguistic form can express different speech acts depending on…
Exploring the concept of 'force' as a semantic role in linguistics, examining its manifestation in language and its implications for…
The elementary illocutionary act is the fundamental unit of meaning in speech act theory. It represents a speaker's intention or…
Actual implicature refers to what a speaker actually means, beyond the literal words. It's the intended message conveyed through context,…