directive utterance
[/dɪˈrɛktɪv ˈʌtərəns/]
nounpl: directive utterances
enunciado diretivo
1. A speech act or statement intended to direct, command, request, or persuade someone to perform an action
The teacher's directive utterance 'Please open your textbooks' instructed students to begin the lesson.
O enunciado diretivo do professor 'Abram seus livros, por favor' instruiu os alunos a começarem a aula.
2. In linguistics, an utterance whose primary function is to influence the behavior or actions of the listener
Commands, requests, and suggestions are all types of directive utterances used in everyday communication.
Comandos, pedidos e sugestões são todos tipos de enunciados diretivos usados na comunicação cotidiana.
This term is primarily used in linguistic, pragmatic, and communication studies in both English and Portuguese-speaking academic contexts. It represents a key concept in speech act theory and is widely taught in universities focusing on linguistics, communication, and rhetoric. The concept is relatively formal and technical, rarely used in casual conversation.
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