Speech Act Theory

Who introduced the idea of speech acts in 1962?

• John Searle
• J.L. Austin
• Taylor Swift
• Donald Trump

What type of speech act expresses a speaker’s emotions?

• Assertive
• Directive
• Expressive
• Commissive

Saying “I promise I’ll do it” is an example of which type?

• Commissive
• Declarative
• Directive
• Expressive

Which speech act changes the state of the world instantly (e.g. “You’re fired”)?

• Directive
• Declarative
• Expressive
• Assertive

What is the term for the intended meaning behind an utterance?

• Locutionary act
• Perlocutionary act
• Illocutionary act
• Performative verb

Asking “Can you open the window?” is really...

• Giving information
• Asking about ability
• Making a request
• Apologizing

Which of these is not a category in Searle’s classification?

• Assertive
• Declarative
• Behabitive
• Directive

“I apologize” is an example of which act?

• Assertive
• Expressive
• Directive
• Commissive

What makes a speech act successful?

• Grammar accuracy
• Felicity conditions
• Long sentences
• Loud volume

Which level refers to the actual effect on the listener?

• Locutionary
• Illocutionary
• Perlocutionary
• Reflexive