Exploring the Use of Austin’s Theory of Illocutionary Acts in Different Social Interactions

This paper reviews how Austin’s illocutionary act theory is used in face-to-face communication and online communication. In the aspect of interaction, this places attention on use polite language interaction ESL (English as a second language) classrooms. terms explored Facebook memes, emoticons, emojis stickers. After reviewing several research, concluded that when talking face-to-face, level formality, gender, cultural background affects people’s language. classrooms, power, distance rate imposition affect teachers’ students’ choice However, result speech acts preference conflict. Previous research pointed out memes can be categorized communicative acts. Evidence shows positive emoticons are preferred, which improve friendships vice versa. The review literature contributes to further studies analysis classrooms China effectiveness receivers.