Quiz on Speech Acts

What is a speech act?

• An act of writing

• An utterance to achieve an intended effect

• A type of physical action

• A form of non-verbal communication

According to J. L. Austin, how many types of acts are there in every utterance?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What does a locutionary act consist of?

• The emotional response of the listener

• The literal meaning of the utterance

• The social context of the conversation

• The intention behind the statement

Which of the following is an example of an illocutionary act?

• I hate spiders.

• Wow?

• Get out!

• I promise to help you.

What is the purpose of a perlocutionary act?

• To issue a command

• To make a request

• To change feelings, thoughts, or actions

• To express a belief

Which of the following is NOT a type of illocutionary act?

• Commissive

• Directive

• Assertive

• Descriptive

What is an example of an expressive act?

• I will help you.

• Can you pass the salt?

• You are hired!

• Thank you.

What does a directive illocutionary act aim to do?

• Make a promise

• Make the addressee do something

• Express feelings

• State an opinion

Which of the following is an example of a commissive act?

• I am sorry.

• I will call you tomorrow.

• You are fired!

• Please sit down.

What is the function of a declaration in speech acts?

• To apologize

• To make a request

• To change the external situation

• To express an opinion