Nondefective Illocutionary Act
A nondefective illocutionary act is a speech act performed correctly and successfully,…
Mixed Metaphors: When Figurative Language Collides
Mixed metaphors occur when two or more incompatible metaphors are combined in…
Illocutionary Force: Understanding the Speaker’s Intent
Illocutionary force refers to the speaker's intention in uttering a statement, such…
Illocutionary Denegation: Understanding Negative Speech Acts
Illocutionary denegation refers to the negation of the speech act itself, not…
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…