This document discusses the three types of speech acts: locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary. Locutionary speech acts refer to the literal meaning of what is said. Illocutionary speech acts involve the intention behind what is said, such as making a promise or giving an order. Perlocutionary speech acts aim to change the feelings, thoughts, or actions of the listener through effects like inspiring, convincing, or scaring them. Examples of each type of speech act are provided.

1. LEARNING THE
TYPES OF SPEECH
ACTS

2. Speech Context and Speech Styles
are just two parts to a
Communicative Strategy.
The third prerequisite is the
Speech Act.

3. What is Speech Act?
-Speech acts are the
speaker’s utterances which
bring/give meaning and
make listeners do specific
things (Austin, 1962).

4. Three types of Speech Act:
Locutionary Speech Act
Illocutionary Speech Act
Perlocutionary Speech Act

5. Locutionary Speech Act
• The act of 'saying something with a
SENSE; has the SAME MEANING to
both speaker and the listener'
(literal meaning).
• “what?” (when someone is
surprised)
• Job well done! (you did great)
• Okay.. (you agree/affirmation)

6. Illocutionary Speech Act
-Not just saying something itself but the
act of saying something with the intention
of:
Stating an opinion
Making a promise, request, prediction
Issuing an order or decision
Giving permission or advice

7. Example:
• Submit your papers now! (order)
• I’ll do my homework later.
(promise)
• It’s good to study hard for you to
have a better future. (advice)

8. Perlocutionary Speech Act
-this is seen when particular effect is sought
from either the speaker, the listener or both.
(the effect of what is being said)
Inspiring/insulting
Convincing/persuading
Scaring/deterring (discourage)

9. -The aim is to change feelings, thoughts, or
actions.
Example:
“Love our parents because they are the
reason why we are existing.” (inspiring)
“Texting while driving kills you.” (deterring)
“Working abroad will really help you to earn
money.” (persuading)