WorksheetsTypes of Speech Act for Grade 11
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Proponent of Speech Act Theory
John Austin
John Searle
John Cena
John Lennon
It is locutionary act when...
There's an utterance of a sound, word, or even a speech
There's something said to express an intention.
The utterance changes the person's feelings, thoughts, or actions.
The statement caused misunderstanding and confusion.
Example of illocutionary speech act:
"Our class will end in five minutes." -teacher's actual utterance
"Our class will end in five minutes." -The teacher wants the class to finish the task before the bell rings.
"Our class will end in five minutes." -The listeners respond by finishing their task as fast as they can.
"Our class will end in five minutes." -teacher's exact words
It is the utterance that the speaker makes to achieve an intended effect.
Speech context
Speech act
Speech style
Speech variation
A type of speech act that has intended effect through locution and illocution...
Locutionary
Illocutionary
Perlocutionary
Prolocutionary
Proponent of Speech Act Theory
J. L. Austin
J. F. Kevin
J. A. Austin
J. L. Gastiyo
"Please don't let the door open"
The speaker requests that the door remains closed.
Locutionary
Illocutionary
Perlocutionary
Prolocutionary
You were eating apples when suddenly, a friend of yours came to you and asked "Is that sweet?" (while looking at your apples) How will you respond to this?
"Yes, these apples are sweet."
"No, please leave me alone."
"Yes, would you like some?"
"Absolutely!"
Professor from the University of California who classified illocutionary act into five categories:
John Austin
John Searle
John Cena
John Lennon
"No one can sing as Leah does!"
Assertive
Commissive
Directive
Expressive
Declaration
"Please clean the room before you leave."
Assertive
Commissive
Directive
Expressive
Declaration
"From this day forward, I promise to love you for the rest of my life."
Assertive
Commissive
Directive
Expressive
Declaration
"You're blessed."
Assertive
Commissive
Directive
Expressive
Declaration
"I love you very much."
Assertive
Commissive
Directive
Expressive
Declaration
"Kindly see me after class."
Assertive
Commissive
Directive
Expressive
Declaration
