Let's Do This B (Speech Acts)

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What is the speaker’s locution in the situation?

Taken literally, the mother's comment is a remark about hip-hop fashion, and not about church attire.

What is the speaker’s illocution of her statement?

The mother's illocution is actually a command for Paolo to dress properly for church.

What is the receiver’s perlocution of the statement?

Paolo returns to his room to look for a pair of pants

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