2. Speech Context and Speech Styles
are just two parts to a
Communicative Strategy.
The third prerequisite is the
Speech Act.
3. What is Speech Act?
-Speech acts are the
speaker’s utterances which
bring/give meaning and
make listeners do specific
things (Austin, 1962).
4. Three types of Speech Act:
Locutionary Speech Act
Illocutionary Speech Act
Perlocutionary Speech Act
5. Locutionary Speech Act
• The act of 'saying something with a
SENSE; has the SAME MEANING to
both speaker and the listener'
(literal meaning).
• “what?” (when someone is
surprised)
• Job well done! (you did great)
• Okay.. (you agree/affirmation)
6. Illocutionary Speech Act
-Not just saying something itself but the
act of saying something with the intention
of:
Stating an opinion
Making a promise, request, prediction
Issuing an order or decision
Giving permission or advice
7. Example:
• Submit your papers now! (order)
• I’ll do my homework later.
(promise)
• It’s good to study hard for you to
have a better future. (advice)
8. Perlocutionary Speech Act
-this is seen when particular effect is sought
from either the speaker, the listener or both.
(the effect of what is being said)
Inspiring/insulting
Convincing/persuading
Scaring/deterring (discourage)
9. -The aim is to change feelings, thoughts, or
actions.
Example:
“Love our parents because they are the
reason why we are existing.” (inspiring)
“Texting while driving kills you.” (deterring)
“Working abroad will really help you to earn
money.” (persuading)
