Tag: speech acts

Volitive Modality

Volitive modality expresses the speaker's will, desire, or intention towards an action.…

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Strength Of Illocutionary Point

The strength of an illocutionary point refers to how forcefully or seriously…

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Meaning and Pragmatic Function

Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on…

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Illocutionary Inconsistency

Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with…

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Illocutionary Force Indicating Device (IFID)

An Illocutionary Force Indicating Device (IFID) is a linguistic element that clarifies…

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Illocutionary Denegation: Understanding Negative Speech Acts

Illocutionary denegation refers to the negation of the speech act itself, not…

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Illocutionary Consistency

Illocutionary consistency ensures that a speaker's intended action (like promising or warning)…

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Illocutionary Connectives: Linking Speech Acts

Illocutionary connectives bridge speech acts, clarifying the relationship between utterances. They guide…

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Illocutionary Conditional

An illocutionary conditional is a complex speech act where the performance of…

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Illocutionary Act: Understanding the Force of Utterances

An illocutionary act is the speaker's intention or purpose in making an…

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