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illocution
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illocution [ˌɪləˈkjuːʃən]
n
(Philosophy) Philosophy an act performed by a speaker by virtue of uttering certain words, as for example the acts of promising or of threatening Also called illocutionary act See also performative Compare perlocution
[from il- + locution]
illocutionary  adj
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Because both illocutions and perlocutions are rule-based forms of language, and as noted above, their success or failure is entirely dependent on mutual conventions, the use of performative language can be interpreted as an indicator of the rule-systems in which they operate.
Being lucky--virtual performative speech acts by Ross, A.R. / Academic Exchange Quarterly
The third class consists of interpretative and associative elements, such as illocutions associated with the imaginary speech event, references to emotions and feelings, or memories.
Pragmatics and mental images by Markkanen, Raija / Studia Anglica Posnaniensia: international review of English Studies
 
 
 
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