Asian Journal of Development Matters
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 9
  • Issue: 1

Comprehending apology speech act

  • Author:
  • Amin Alinezhad
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 109 to 114

Research scholar, Department of Studies in Linguistics, KIKS, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore-06, India

Online published on 23 July, 2015.

Abstract

This study explains and reviews speech act theories, apology speech acts, and various strategies of apologies because apologizing occurs in a complicated way in both a second or foreign language and the way people apologize in different languages is significant in order to perceive the difficulties of language. People apply apologies for different reasons such as making a repair for an offense, and maintaining a good relationship with the addressee. Apology is an expressive illocutionary act and a social act which can be helpful for keeping agreement between the speaker and hearer.

Keywords

Apologies, Speech acts, Apology speech acts, Apology strategies, pragmatics