Direct Speech Acts

Direct speech acts are straightforward expressions where the speaker's intention matches the literal meaning of their words. For example, if someone says "Can you close the window?" they are directly requesting that the window be closed. In this case, the action the speaker wants is clearly communicated. This contrasts with indirect speech acts, where the meaning isn’t immediately obvious, such as saying "It's cold in here" to hint that the window should be closed. Direct speech acts make communication clear and unambiguous, facilitating efficient understanding between people.