utterance effect
[/ˈʌtərəns ɪˈfɛkt/]
nounpl: utterance effects
efeito de enunciação
1. The impact or influence produced by a spoken statement or expression on listeners, including emotional, psychological, or communicative consequences
The utterance effect of the politician's speech was profound, moving many voters to reconsider their positions.
O efeito de enunciação do discurso do político foi profundo, levando muitos eleitores a reconsiderarem suas posições.
2. In linguistics and pragmatics, the actual consequences or perlocutionary force of what is said, beyond the literal meaning
The utterance effect depends not only on what is said but also on tone, context, and audience reception.
O efeito de enunciação depende não apenas do que é dito, mas também do tom, contexto e recepção do público.
3. In rhetoric and communication, the persuasive or stylistic impact of spoken language choices
Her careful word selection created a powerful utterance effect that persuaded the jury.
Sua seleção cuidadosa de palavras criou um poderoso efeito de enunciação que persuadiu o júri.
This term is primarily used in academic, linguistic, and rhetorical contexts rather than in everyday speech. In both Brazilian and American English-speaking academic communities, it refers to the performative and pragmatic consequences of spoken language, particularly important in fields like law, politics, psychology, and linguistics. The concept emphasizes how words do things beyond their literal semantic meaning.
Related Idioms & Phrases
have an utterance effect on someone
the utterance effect takes hold
create an utterance effect
amplify the utterance effect
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