Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Intended Perlocutionary Effect

Definition: 

An intended perlocutionary effect is what a speaker intends an utterance to achieve in an addressee

Discussion: 

Some analysts consider an intended perlocutionary effect to be part of the definition of a type of illocutionary act.

Examples: 
  • To inform the addressee
  • To get the addressee to do something
  • To get the addressee to have a particular expectation
Source: 
41–42