LECTURE 8

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constantives start learning		are statements that describe facts, like "the sun rises in the east"
performatives start learning		are sentences that don't just describe but also perform an action such as "I promise to help"
explicit performatives start learning		are like magic words that directly do what they say "i apologize" isn't just talking about it, it's actually apologizing
implicit performatives start learning		are like reading between the lines instead of directly saying something, you pick up on hints or context to understand the speaker's real action
assertives start learning		S believes X (statement like "the earth is flat" where someone is expressing what they believe)
declaratives start learning		S causes X ("i pronounce you man and wife" where saying it makes it true or official)
Expressives start learning		S feels X (Expressing feelings "I am sorry")
Directives start learning		S wants X (Commands or requests, like "don't touch that!" where someone is telling another person what to do
Commissives start learning		S intends X (Committing to future actions, such as "I will be back" or making promises like "We will not do that"
Declarative (Statement) start learning		Direct: the party starts at 8 /// Indirect: I wonder when the party starts
Interrogative (Question) start learning		Direct: Did you finish your homework? /// Indirect: Could you tell me if you finished your homework?
Imperative (Command) start learning		Direct: close the door /// Indirect: Could you please close the door?

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