Written Expression IV

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   The British linguist John Langshaw Austin (1911- 1960) had developed a theory which explains the differences between a statement that describes and another that commands. He had defined this distinction as two separated parts of a speech: a) "Constatives", and b) "Performatives". Constatives are sentences that describe something as True or False, and Performatives are sentences that denote actions. Sometimes words themselves are actions . This is what is called "SPEECH ACTS" .  These words include, but are not limited to: Ordering, Promising, Apologising, Warning, Sentencing, Christening, and Marrying Performative sentence depend on Context and Reception . These are known as " FELICITY CONDITIONS " . Felicity Conditions are the rules under which the Performatives can be enacted. They should: Have authority, Be undestood, Clear, and Able to be executed. If the Performative does not meet these conditions, it

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