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• What is an illocutionary act?


  It is the social function of what is said.
• What does the example "Please do the dishes" illustrate in terms of illocutionary acts?


  The speaker requests the addressee to wash the dishes.
• What is the intention behind making an illocutionary speech act?


  To interact with the receiver through various intentions such as stating an opinion or making a request.
• What are some intentions behind an illocutionary speech act?


  Stating an opinion, making a prediction, issuing an order, or giving advice.
• What does the term "perlocutionary act" refer to?


  It is the resulting act of what is said based on the context.
• How does the example "Please do the dishes" illustrate a perlocutionary act?


  It leads to the addressee washing the dishes.
• What are the components of a speech act as illustrated in the examples provided?

  1. Locutionary Act: The literal utterance (e.g., "Could you please pass me the book?")
  2. Illocutionary Act: The intended function (e.g., requesting the listener to pass the book)
  3. Perlocutionary Act: The effect on the listener (e.g., the listener hands over the book)
• What is an example of a locutionary act in the context of warning someone?


  "There's a snake behind you!" is the locutionary act.
• What does the illocutionary act signify in the warning example about the snake?


  The speaker is warning the listener about the snake.
• What is the perlocutionary act in the example of warning someone about a snake?


  The listener moves away or reacts with fear.
• What is Searle's classification of illocutionary acts called that expresses belief about the truth of a proposition?

  Assertive.
• What are some examples of assertive acts?


  Suggesting, swearing, insisting, boasting, and concluding.
• What is a directive illocutionary act?


  It is when the speaker tries to make the addressee perform an action.
• What are some examples of directive acts?


  Asking, ordering, requesting, inviting, advising, and begging.
• What is a commissive illocutionary act?


  It commits the speaker to doing something in the future.
• What are some examples of commissive acts?


  Promising, planning, vowing, and betting.
• What is an expressive illocutionary act?


  It expresses the speaker's feelings or emotional reactions.
• What are some examples of expressive acts?


  Thanking, apologizing, welcoming, and deploring.
• What is a declaration illocutionary act?


  It brings a change in the external situation.
• What are some examples of declarations?


  Appointing, nominating, blessing, firing, and baptizing.
• What should be kept in mind regarding speech acts?

  • Speech acts include concrete life interactions.
  • Appropriate use of language is essential within a given culture.
  • Communicative competence is crucial for effective communication.
  • Idioms and nuances may be misunderstood by non-native speakers.