Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Mode Of Achievement

Definition: 

A mode of achievement is the means employed by a speaker to accomplish the illocutionary point of an utterance.

Examples: 

(English)

  • The exercise of authority due to position, in achieving a directive illocutionary point when giving a command
  • Assuming the position of a supplicant in achieving a directive illocutionary point when begging
  • Assuming the position of witness in achieving an assertive illocutionary point when testifying
Source: 

Glossary Hierarchy