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Speech act theory is a subfield of pragmatics that studies how words are used not only to present information but also to carry out actions.

performance utterances are sentences which not only describe a given reality, but also change the social reality they are describing.

A perlocutionary act is a speech act, as viewed at the level of its consequences, such as persuading, convincing, scaring, enlightening, inspiring or otherwise affecting the listener.

Is an instance of a culturally -defined speech act type, characterized by a particular illocutionary force.

A locutionary act is the performance of an utterance, and hence of a speech act.

It is usually used in formal settings. It is the most formal style of communication wherein the audience is not allowed to raise questions to the speaker.

The speech style types are: frozen, formal, consultative,casual, and intimate

Mass communication occurs when messages are sent to large audiences using print or electronic media.

Refers to an interaction between two persons.

1. Intrapersonal 2. Interpersonal 3. Dyad and small group public mass communication