All the acts that belong to the same category share the same purpose or the same illocutionary point, but they have different strength or force. 所有属于同一类型的言外行为都有着相同的目的或言外之力,但它们在力度或力量上有差别。
Stark's Indirect Speech Act Theory analyzes meaning from the perspective of use and communication, promoting our understanding of the essence of illocutionary force. 摘要塞尔的间接言语行为理论从使用和交际的角度研究语言的意义,有助于认识言外之力的本质。