Illocutionary-act-type sensitivity and discursive sequence: An examination of quotation

Abstract The present paper develops the concept of discourse within Austin’s original speech act theory as laid out in Austin, J. L., [1962]1975 How to do things with words . Oxford: Oxford University Press, and provides a model explain illocutionary acts discourse. In uttering something, speaker performs an imports its conventional effect into discourse, which next (the hearer preceding turn) brings about effect, sequenced effects develop Both content utterance imported discursive sequence that creates are sensitive illocutionary-act-type it performs. Quotation is examined from this perspective, claimed indicates locution by means quotation marks while performing act. (i) pertaining locution, (ii) reports (or perlocutionary) another was performed part it), or (iii) utterance, thus signals special sense referent, importance. Depending on type act, quoted material specific way.