The statement "As you can see here on the thermostat,the temperature in the house is 68 degrees Fahrenheit" is an example of a __________ speech act.
A)representative
B)directive
C)commissive
D)performative

Question

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A representative speech act conveys information or asserts something to be true, which is exactly what is happening in the given statement. The speaker is conveying the information that the temperature in the house is 68 degrees Fahrenheit by referring to the thermostat.

The Statement "As You Can See Here on the Thermostat,the