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Computer Networks And The Teaching Of English As A Second Language: How Networks Affect Second Language Acquisition, Kirstin J. Reed-Perez
Computer Networks And The Teaching Of English As A Second Language: How Networks Affect Second Language Acquisition, Kirstin J. Reed-Perez
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Threats, Carol DĺYnn West Bleyle
Threats, Carol DĺYnn West Bleyle
English Theses & Dissertations
As J. L. Austin and John Searle point out in their philosophies of language, words communicate more than surface meaning. Some utterances, speech acts, actually stand for actions. A threat is a speech act, but it is difficult to define. This study reviews several examples of threats, such as ( 1) and (2) and analyzes their essential characteristics.
( 1) If you don't give me all your money, I will shoot.
(2) I have a gun.
Threats are found to have three essential features which consistently identify a threat. The threat must indicate a future world which is detrimental for …