UNDERSTANDING LITERAL AND DIRECT ILLOCUTIONARY ACTS IN COMMUNICATIVE SPEECH

Abstract

This article explores the concept of literal and direct illocutionary acts within the framework of the Speech Act Schema (SAS). It examines the foundational presumptions necessary for interpreting literal communication, such as linguistic, communicative, and presumption of literalness, and discusses the criteria for conversational appropriateness, including relevance, quantity, quality, manner, politeness, and morality. By analyzing these elements, the article provides insights into how speakers convey and listeners interpret illocutionary intent, enhancing our understanding of effective and meaningful communication.