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1. web.stanford.edu › class › linguist130aSpeech acts - Stanford University

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   4 Sentence types and illocutionary force Sentence types are syntactic characterizations of certain clusters of clause-level properties. There is considerable variation in the relationship between sentence types and illocutionary force, and thus there is a great deal of uncertainty around making inferences about illocutionary force.

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   Jan 8, 2010 · It seems reasonable then to equate the primary bearers of truth with the contents of belief states, and to claim that these contents are propositions. Thus the content of an assertion involves two components: a propositional content – the object of the belief that the assertion is a manifestation of – and a force – the act type which is that of committing oneself to a certain belief.

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3. logic.uconn.edu › 2021/11/02 › the-logic-of-speechThe Logic of Speech Acts: Sentential Force vs Utterance Force

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   Nov 2, 2021 · Across languages, sentences are marked for sentence type, or sentential mood, e.g., declarative and interrogative. These sentence types are associated with speech acts: assertions and questions, respectively. However, sentential mood does not determine the force of an utterance of a sentence.

4. www.quetext.com › blog › mastering-the-basicsMastering the Basics: Understanding the 4 Types of Sentences

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Posted on April 5, 2024October 18, 2024. Understanding sentence structure is fundamental to crafting compelling and clear messages. Mastering different sentence types enhances readability and effectively engages readers. Recognizing and applying the four primary sentence types—declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory—is ...

5. www.thoughtco.com › illocutionary-force-speech-1691147Definition and Types of Illocutionary Force - ThoughtCo

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   Jul 14, 2018 · In speech-act theory, illocutionary force refers to a speaker's intention in delivering an utterance or to the kind of illocutionary act the speaker is performing. Also known as an illocutionary function or illocutionary point. In Syntax: Structure, Meaning, and Function (1997), Van Vallin and LaPolla state that illocutionary force "refers to ...

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   Jul 3, 2019 · In speech-act theory, the term illocutionary act refers to the use of a sentence to express an attitude with a certain function or "force," called an illocutionary force, which differs from locutionary acts in that they carry a certain urgency and appeal to the meaning and direction of the speaker. Although illocutionary acts are commonly made ...

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   Which sentence type determines the force of an utterance?

   • Across languages, sentences are marked for sentence type, or sentential mood, e.g., declarative and interrogative. These sentence types are associated with speech acts: assertions and questions, respectively. However, sentential mood does not determine the force of an utterance of a sentence.

   The Logic of Speech Acts: Sentential Force vs Utterance Force

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   What is the relationship between sentence types and illocutionary force?

   • Sentence types are syntactic characterizations of certain clusters of clause-level properties. There is considerable variation in the relationship between sentence types and illocutionary force, and thus there is a great deal of uncertainty around making inferences about illocutionary force.

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   How do you indicate illocutionary force in a sentence?

   • "I may indicate the kind of illocutionary act I am performing by beginning the sentence with 'I apologize,' 'I warn,' 'I state,' etc. Often, in actual speech situations, the context will make it clear what the illocutionary force of the utterance is, without its being necessary to invoke the appropriate explicit illocutionary force indicator."

   Definition and Types of Illocutionary Force - ThoughtCo

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   What is utterance force?

   • The semantic constraint together with additional pragmatic factors produce utterance force. This logic for speech acts involves a semantics for the three main sentence types found cross-linguistically (declarative, interrogative, imperative) as well as a distinction between speaker commitment and discourse reference.

   The Logic of Speech Acts: Sentential Force vs Utterance Force

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   What is the difference between illocutionary force and core sentence-type conventions?

   • The basic idea is that illocutionary force varies widely, whereas the core sentence-type conventions are more dependable. They explain the consistency of our intuitions about how sentence types should be used, while also explaining the wide variation we see in the associated acts.

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   What is a sentence type & why is it important?

   • Each sentence type serves a unique purpose, enabling writers to convey information, ask questions, issue commands, or express emotions precisely. Our deep dive into these categories reveals language’s versatility and power to shape our thoughts and interactions.

   Mastering the Basics: Understanding the 4 Types of Sentences

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8. web.stanford.edu › class › linguist130aSentence types and illocutionary forces - Stanford University

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   Sentence types Illocutionary force Relating sentence type to illocutionary force Sentence-type conventions Sentence types Sentence type Examples Declarative Turtles are amazing. I wonder where Kim is. You should move your bicycle. Interrogative Is today Tuesday? What day is today? What on earth are you doing? Imperative Have a cookie. Move your ...