WEEK 8 - Discussion 3

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Discussion 3

In your own words, differentiate LOCUTIONARY, ILLOCUTIONARY, PERLOCUTIONARY and give at least 1 example for each (not copied from the handout).

Locutionary, Illocutionary, and Perlocutionary are the three types of speech act according to J.L Austin. These speech acts are statements used in order to deliver an intended language function, such as compliments, opinions, commands, etc.

Locutionary is the act of making a meaningful utterance that is executed as a natural unit of speech. For a statement to be Locutionary, it must be sensible and have the same meaning to both the speaker and listener. An example of this is when someone says "Join our club!". It is locutionary because it creates an equal meaning between the speaker and the listener.

Another type of speech act is the Illocutionary Act, which showcases the social function of the utterances told by the speaker. Not only does the speaker create sounds and words, but also implies several intentions to why the statement was spoken. The intention may be to state an opinions, make predictions, promises, issue an order, or give advices. The example, "Join our club!", can also be an illocutionary act as the utterance is showcasing a command, which then which by then will urge someone to join the said club. 

Lastly, there is the Perlocutionary Act. This refers to the consequence of what the speaker said. The given response may not necessarily be verbal or physical but it can be seen as inspiring, insulting, persuading, or deterring. An example of this act is what happens after the person said "Join our club!". the receiver will be urged to join the club, or at least think of joining it.

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