Asked by Austin Schleibinger on May 07, 2024
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Speech acts in which the utterance itself is the action-such as "You're fired!"-are considered to be which type of speech act?
A) assertive
B) declaration
C) commissive
D) expressive
Declaration
A formal or explicit statement, announcement, or assertion.
- Recognize speech acts and their classifications in communication.
Verified Answer
MR
micaela ramirezMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Declaration speech acts are those where the act of speaking itself brings about a change in the external situation or reality. Saying "You're fired!" is an example of this, as the utterance itself enacts the firing.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize speech acts and their classifications in communication.