The division of a speech act into three different aspects. A speech act can be
divided into three different smaller acts, which does not mean that these acts
are performed separately.
* 1st part: The locutionary act: The act of performing words into
sentences, etc That make sense in a language with correct grammar and
pronunciation
* 2nd part: The illocutionary act: Intended action by the speaker,
bound to certain conventions (the illocutionary act can only be achieved if
there is a convention in society that makes it possible)
* 3rd part: The perlocutionary act: The effect that an utterance has
on the thoughts, feelings or attitudes of the listener
These are not parts but dimensions of a speech act, which means that they can't
be performed separately.
In an utterance you can always find these different aspects.