speech acts

Volitive Modality

Volitive modality expresses the speaker's will, desire, or intention towards an action. It encompasses commands, wishes, suggestions, and prohibitions, shaping…

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Strength Of Illocutionary Point

The strength of an illocutionary point refers to how forcefully or seriously a speaker intends their utterance to be taken.…

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Meaning and Pragmatic Function

Explore how the meaning of language extends beyond literal interpretation, focusing on the speaker's intent, context, and the listener's understanding…

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Illocutionary Inconsistency

Illocutionary inconsistency occurs when a speaker's intended meaning (illocutionary force) conflicts with the literal meaning of their utterance, leading to…

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Illocutionary Force Indicating Device (IFID)

An Illocutionary Force Indicating Device (IFID) is a linguistic element that clarifies the speaker's intention behind an utterance, distinguishing between…

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Illocutionary Denegation: Understanding Negative Speech Acts

Illocutionary denegation refers to the negation of the speech act itself, not just its propositional content. It's about denying the…

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Illocutionary Consistency

Illocutionary consistency ensures that a speaker's intended action (like promising or warning) aligns with their utterance, maintaining sincerity and avoiding…

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Illocutionary Connectives: Linking Speech Acts

Illocutionary connectives bridge speech acts, clarifying the relationship between utterances. They guide interpretation by signaling logical, temporal, or causal links…

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Illocutionary Conditional

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

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Illocutionary Act: Understanding the Force of Utterances

An illocutionary act is the speaker's intention or purpose in making an utterance, distinct from the literal meaning (locutionary) or…

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