Performative verbs in construction styles (the imperative verb) as an example

Abstract

Praise be to Allah, the One deserving of praise, abundant, good, and blessed praise. I send prayers and peace upon the one sent as a mercy to the worlds and a guide to all mankind, Abu al-Qasim Muhammad, and upon his pure and immaculate family and all his companions.

And now:       

Modern linguistic studies have turned to the study of language from the perspective of its communicative aspect, following the focus of ancient linguistic studies on the formal aspect of language. Scholars have found that the linguistic system is not isolated from the social context, but rather that the primary function of language is communication between members of a single society, or other societies. Hence, the interest of modern linguists in the language produced within a specific context.

         Language is not limited to conveying news, conversations, and feelings alone. It also influences the recipient, changing their beliefs, behavior, or situation, or otherwise. This influence is achieved through performative utterances and the propositional meaning they convey, whether perceived in speech or context. When we utter a word, we are performing a specific action.

This study (performative verbs in construction styles, the imperative verb as a model) sheds light on the performative function of the imperative verb and the extent of the recipient’s response in performing and accepting those verbs.