12:37 Jan 30, 2000 |
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na | perlocutionary act |
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perlocutionary act Explanation: perlocutionary speech act (in contrast to the locutionary or illocutionary aspects of a use of language) locution= saying something about the world (this is a $50 bill) illocution=doing something by virtue of saying something (I promise to give you this money: I obligate myself, and in obligating myself, do not merely speak but also act) perlocutionary act: doing something by virtue of doing something by virtue of saying something (the effect caused in the listener by my promising him money, for example) David Colclasure [email protected] |
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