a variation of speech that is used when people communicate with others. Each person has a different style when they speak depending on their situation.

an utterance that serves a function in communication. We perform speech acts when we offer an apology, greeting, request, complaint, invitation, compliment, or refusal.

occurs in oneself

occurs in two or more people

delivering a message in front of an audience

Talking to yourself in the mirror, Thinking about how you will do something

Telling your loved one how much you love them

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appropriate for really close friendships, families, and romantic connections.

slang meanings or expressions easily understood by each other

usually used in conversations where it is addressed to produce something or achieve a result

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usage of script, repetitive messages, etc.

formal setting (very)

also known as the deliberative speech style

the intention of the speaker in their message

what the speaker means

the outcome of what was said

the outcome of what was said

the speaker expresses a belief about the truth of a proposition.

trying to make the addressee perform an action

committing the speaker to do something in the future

expressing feelings or emotional reactions

bringing into existence or causing a state of affairs.

production of language sounds or complex sound forms.

verbal or non-verbal communication that has a social function, such as starting a conversation, greeting someone, or saying goodbye, rather than an informative function.

an utterance of words with a definite sense and reference.