Speech Act Theory

Who introduced the Speech Act Theory?

• John Searle

• Noam Chomsky

• John L. Austin

• Ferdinand de Saussure

What is the primary focus of Speech Act Theory?

• Grammar rules

• Word definitions

• How language performs actions

• Language acquisition

Which philosopher expanded on Austin's Speech Act Theory?

• John Searle

• Roman Jakobson

• Charles Peirce

• Edward Sapir

What is the locutionary act in a speech act?

• The speaker's intention

• The literal meaning of words

• The effect on the listener

• The speaker's emotion

Which component of speech act refers to the speaker's intention?

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocution

• Directive

When a listener reacts to a statement by taking action, what component is involved?

• Locutionary act

• Illocutionary act

• Perlocutionary act

• Assertive act

Which of the following is an example of an assertive speech act?

• "I promise to help you."

• "Could you close the door?"

• "Paris is the capital of France."

• "I apologize for being late."

"Could you lend me your notes?" is an example of what type of speech act?

• Assertive

• Directive

• Commissive

• Expressive

"I will finish the project tomorrow." represents which type of speech act?

• Assertive

• Directive

• Commissive

• Expressive

What type of speech act is used when expressing emotions?

• Assertive

• Expressive

• Commissive

• Declarative