What is a speech act?
A)any kind of explicit speech
B)pretending to speak,but not really doing it
C)the intended consequence of what is said
D)early language attempts by infants

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A speech act refers to the intended consequence of what is said. It is the act of communication with a specific intention, such as making a promise, offering an apology, asking a question, or making a statement. It is not simply any kind of explicit speech, pretending to speak, or early language attempts by infants.

What Is a Speech Act