LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF SPEECH ACTS IN ENGLISH
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https://doi.org/10.37547/Abstract
Speech act theory provides a foundational framework for understanding how language functions as a form of action rather than merely a conduit for transmitting information. Rooted in the seminal work of J. L. Austin and expanded by John Searle, this study examines the linguistic features of speech acts in English by exploring their classifications, contextual determinants, and pragmatic implications. Using a qualitative literature review method, the research synthesizes theoretical and empirical insights to analyze locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts, emphasizing how context, culture, and power dynamics influence their interpretation. The findings reveal that speech acts are deeply embedded in social interaction, shaped by politeness strategies, situational expectations, and non-verbal cues. The study concludes that speech act theory offers significant explanatory power for understanding human communication and recommends further exploration of speech acts in digital communication environments and cross-cultural contexts.
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