Communication has always been essential to human existence. Communication enables the exchange of ideas among individuals, which directly contributes to the improvement of the quality of life itself. The ability to perceive communication utterances can influence subsequent behavior.
The use of language or words is to transmit messages, ideas, and opinions. However, speech extends beyond the precise words spoken. Each time you speak, you are actually doing an action; that is, you are performing. In communication, we call this a speech act.
Locutionary Act
The act of making a meaningful utterance. This is about the same as saying a certain sentence with a certain meaning and reference.
Locutionary Act
"I am upset."
Asking or answering a question
Describing
Providing a statement or information
Giving an assurance
Illocutionary Act
The act done through the power of speech, like when someone promises, apologizes, or makes an offer.
Illocutionary Act
"I am sorry."
"I promise that won't happen again."
Perlocutionary Act
The effect that the utterance has on the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of the listener, whether it was meant to or not. This is what happened because of what was said in the given situation.
Perlocutionary Act
When a mother heard her child say, "I am upset," she held the child and gave assurance.
Rosa Maria Aguado: 'Words and actions are powerful enough to appease the heart or incite a war.'
