Speech Act Theory

What is the Speech Act Theory?

• It is the study of the words and actions.

• It is the study of the words.

• It is a subfield of pragmatics that studies how words are used not only to present information but also to carry out actions.

Who is the actor of Speech Act Theory?

• John R. Searle

• John R. Seal

• John R. Scottland

Since what year and what influenced the theory of speech acts?

• 1960, the practice of literary books.

• 1970, the practice of literary criticism.

• 1970, the practice of literary acts.

What other branch was influenced by Searl's theory of speech acts?

• Phonetics

• Science

• Linguistics

• Pragmatics

In speech act theory, the hearer is seen as playing a...

• Passive role.

• Active role.