Volitive Modality
Volitive modality expresses the speaker's will, desire, or intention towards an action.…
Strength Of Illocutionary Point
The strength of an illocutionary point refers to how forcefully or seriously…
Meaning and Pragmatic Function
Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on…
Illocutionary Inconsistency
Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with…
Illocutionary Force Indicating Device (IFID)
An Illocutionary Force Indicating Device (IFID) is a linguistic element that clarifies…
Illocutionary Denegation: Understanding Negative Speech Acts
Illocutionary denegation refers to the negation of the speech act itself, not…
Illocutionary Consistency
Illocutionary consistency ensures that a speaker's intended action (like promising or warning)…
Illocutionary Connectives: Linking Speech Acts
Illocutionary connectives bridge speech acts, clarifying the relationship between utterances. They guide…
Illocutionary Conditional
An illocutionary conditional is a complex speech act where the performance of…
Illocutionary Act: Understanding the Force of Utterances
An illocutionary act is the speaker's intention or purpose in making an…