Quiz-Lucution

What is a locutionary act, as defined in the context of the speech act theory?

• The interpretation of a linguistic expression
• The act of producing a sound without any intention to communicate meaning.

• The understanding of non-verbal communication
• The act of pronouncing words with the intent to communicate something.

How did Searle modify the concept of locutionary act, replacing it with what he calls the propositional act?

• By focusing on the tone of the speech rather than the actual words spoken
• By disregarding the content of the speech act and only considering the act of uttering words
• By emphasizing the intention behind the act of saying something.

• By introducing a new concept unrelated to the locutionary act

Which of the following is NOT listed as a function of locution?

• Singing
• Announcing a verdict or an intention.

• Predicting future events.

• Giving information, assurance, or warning.

What is an example of an utterance act?

• Saying "Hello!" when greeting a friend.

• Describing the characteristics of a labrador.

• Announcing the verdict in a courtroom.

• Giving a warning about potential dangers.

In the context of the speech act theory, what does a propositional act pertain to?

• An utterance performed without any intention to communicate meaning.

• An act of asking or answering questions.

• An act of referring or predicating in an utterance with the potential to share meanings.

• An act of giving criticism and making appeals.

A/An _________ act refers to the act of saying something.

• physical
• silent
• locutionary

• written

This pertains to an utterance that makes reference to something.

• Statement
• propositional act

• Declaration
• Interjection

To determine the locution, one has to _________.

• count the number of vowels in the phrase
• ask someone else for their opinion
• look up the phrase in a dictionary
• identify the words said

A locution is always _________.

• verbal

• a musical instrument
• a type of insect
• a type of food

Ciara was at the mall with her best friend Kristine when she saw something at a shop that she thinks Kristine would like. She would like to draw Kristine’s attention to it. Which of the following will she do?

• She will make a propositional act.

• Ignore the item and continue walking
• Whisper to another shopper about the item
• Text Kristine about the item instead of showing it to her