3.3.3.3 - Speech Acts and Performativity
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Define 'locutionary act' in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about the basic meaning of spoken words.
Give an example of an illocutionary act.
💡 Hint: It should involve intention beyond just stating.
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What is an illocutionary act?
💡 Hint: Remember this involves intention behind speech.
True or False: All speech acts can only be fully understood without context.
💡 Hint: Consider how the same words can mean differently depending on the situation.
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Evaluate how a public figure's speech can shape perceptions during a crisis. Use examples of recent speeches.
💡 Hint: Identify specific phrases that invoke emotion or authority.
Discuss how performativity relates to modern identity construction in social media environments.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of likes, shares, and comments on perceptions.
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