perlocution
[pərˌloʊˈkjuːʃən]
nounfemininepl: perlocutions / perlocuções
perlocução
1. In speech act theory, the effect or consequence produced by an utterance on the listener, beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken; the actual result or impact of a speech act on the audience.
The perlocution of his warning was that everyone immediately left the building.
A perlocução de seu aviso foi que todos saíram imediatamente do edifício.
2. A speech act distinguished by its intended consequences or effects on the hearer's thoughts, beliefs, or actions, as opposed to what is literally said (locution) or what is meant (illocution).
While the illocution was a request, the perlocution was the hearer's agreement to help.
Enquanto a ilocução era um pedido, a perlocução foi a concordância do ouvinte em ajudar.
Perlocution is a technical term primarily used in academic contexts, particularly in linguistics, philosophy of language, and communication studies. It was introduced by British philosopher J.L. Austin in his theory of speech acts (1962). The term is rarely used in casual conversation in either Brazil or the USA, remaining confined to scholarly discourse. Understanding perlocution helps explain why the same words can have different impacts on different listeners.
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