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A type of speech act where the speaker commits to a future action. Example: 'I promise to help you tomorrow.'

A speech act that conveys psychological state. Example: 'Thank you for your help.'

Speech acts that make a declaration that brings about a change in external status or reality. Example: 'I declare the meeting open.'

A speech act that expresses the speaker's emotions or attitudes. Example: 'I apologize for being late.'

A type of speech act that accomplishes an action just by being uttered. Example: 'I hereby resign from the company.'

A speech act that changes the reality in accordance with the proposition of the declaration. Example: 'I now pronounce you husband and wife.'

A type of speech act that expresses the speaker's belief about the truth of a proposition. Example: 'It is raining outside.'

A type of speech act that aims to get the hearer to do something. Example: 'Please close the door.'

A type of speech act that commits the speaker to the truth of the expressed proposition. Example: 'I swear the account is accurate.'

Speech acts that aim to cause the hearer to take a particular action. Example: 'Could you pass the salt, please?'

The actual act performed by the speech act, such as commanding or questioning. Example: The illocutionary force of 'Can you pass the salt?' is a request.

The effect the speech act has on the hearer, such as persuading or deterring. Example: The perlocutionary effect of 'The exam will be tough' might be to motivate studying.

An expressive speech act in which the speaker expresses regret for an action or occurrence. Example: 'I'm sorry for stepping on your foot.'

A verb that indicates an action is being performed by the speaker at the time of utterance. Example: 'I apologize.'

Speech acts that perform a social function such as small talk. Example: 'Nice weather we're having.'

Speech acts that are about the language itself. Example: 'The word 'table' has two syllables.'

The conditions that must be satisfied for a performative utterance to be deemed appropriately executed. Example: For 'I promise', the speaker must have the intention to do the promised action.

A speech act that communicates more than the literal meaning of the words. Example: 'Could you please open the window?' implying a request, not actually asking about ability.

A type of directive speech act in which the speaker suggests a course of action to the listener. Example: 'You should apply for that job.'