Answer to Question #297724 in English for Daisy

Question

Assignment

Fall 2021

Assignment

Total Marks: 20

In everyday situations, we often do not directly express what we intend, but instead,

formulate our utterances in ways which appear more polite to hearers. That utterance can

be direct speech acts or indirect speech acts.

Write a dialogue between the two friends by

focusing on direct and indirect speech acts in any specific context. (20 marks)

Answer 1

 Maia: What's up, Mary? You seem worried!

Mary: Well, my brother is planning to come here this weekend.

Maia: Oh! That's awesome!

Mary: No! No, it is not! I've spent most of my time studying and working. I'm at a loss on what to do in this metropolis! My brother said, “I will come unnoticed.”

 Maia: I've done a lot of things around the city! You don't have to be so worried.

Mary: Really? Are you able to assist? Thank you so much, Maia!

 Maia: Mary, no problem! I'd be delighted to provide you with some suggestions.

 Mary: OK, let's go!

Maia: So, what interests your sister? Clubs? Bars? Concerts?

Mary: Museums and architecture, to be specific. Perhaps I should try it on my own after all.