What Is a Speech Act

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is a speech act?

• A)any kind of explicit speech
• B)pretending to speak,but not really doing it
• C)the intended consequence of what is said
• D)early language attempts by infants

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Definitions:

Labour And Materials

Labour and materials refer to the primary inputs in the production of goods and services; labour represents human effort provided by employees, while materials include all tangible resources used in production.

Fixed Costs

Constant costs that do not vary with changes in production or sales levels, like property rent, worker compensation, and policy premiums.

Tax Rate

The rate at which a person or company is charged by the government on their earnings or gains.

Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial metric used to compare the cost-effectiveness of different investments with different lifespans or costs.