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SPEECH ACT

(noun)
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"In linguistics, a speech act is defined as an utterance that serves a function in communication."
"One example of a speech act is requesting, where the speaker asks for something from the listener."
"Apologizing is also considered a speech act, where the speaker expresses regret or remorse."
"Giving compliments can be seen as a speech act, as it involves praising someone or something."
"Proposing is a speech act used when someone asks another person to marry them."
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