fast food nation
A good example of locutionary and illocutionary forces in language can be seen when we order at a fast food restaurant. Specifically, the menu presents an example of how the same illocutionary act can be performed via different locutionary acts.
For example, here are two ways to order the same food at a fast food restaurant:
1. I would like a double cheeseburger, medium fries, and a sprite.
2. I would like a #2 with a sprite. (assuming #2 is the double cheeseburger, fries, and a coke deal)
That is, one is able to order each item separately or to take advantage of the pre-constructed combinations of sandwich, side, and drink.
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