2nd Quarter: Quiz 1

What is a speech act?

• A written rule in grammar
  

• An utterance that performs a function in communication

• A silent gesture with meaning

• A phrase with no intention

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

• Feeling comforted after hearing “I’ll help you.”

• Saying “It’s raining outside.” to warn someone.

• “It’s raining outside.” as a statement of fact.

• Closing the window after being told to do so.

If someone says “Close the window” and the intention is to give an order, what kind of speech act is this?

• .Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Performative

Which speech act refers to the effect of an utterance on the listener?

• .Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Performative

Saying “I promise I’ll help you” is an example of:

• Only a locutionary act

• A performative verb

• An implicit utterance

• A perlocutionary act

A teacher says, “Review your notes because we have a quiz tomorrow.”

The warning intention is an example of:

• .Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Performative

A friend says “Be careful, the floor is wet.”

After hearing this, you avoid walking on the wet floor. This reaction is an example of:

• .Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Performative

Which of the following sentences uses an explicit performative verb?

• “I warn you about the storm.”

• “The storm is coming.”

• “The wind is very strong!”

Which type of speech act focuses on the literal words spoken without considering intention or effect?

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Performative

Someone says, “I’ll see you tomorrow.” The listener feels happy after hearing this. The listener’s happiness is an example of:

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Performative