Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Vol 8 No 2 (2025): Journal of English Language and Pedagogy

Speech Acts in Chris Rock’s Stand-Up Comedy Show "Selective Outrage"

Akbar, Arif Rizki (Unknown)
Humaniika, Eko Setyo (Unknown)
Dewi, Septi Riana (Unknown)
Matas, Gordan (Unknown)
Radjaban, Yohanes (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2025

Abstract

This qualitative study applies J.L. Austin's Speech Act Theory to analyze Chris Rock’s stand-up comedy show Selective Outrage. It focuses on identifying types of speech acts (locutionary, illocutionary, perlocutionary) and determining which illocutionary acts are most dominant. Data were collected through observation and note-taking, then analyzed using three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The results show that representative speech acts are the most dominant (44%), followed by expressive (35%), declarative (12%), directive (7%), and commissive (2%). This study offers insights into the use of speech acts in stand-up comedy and provides a deeper understanding of Chris Rock’s comedic style and communication strategies.

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Journal Info

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ELP

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Education Other

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Journal of English Language and Pedagogy is an official scientific journal of the Direktorat Pascasarjana Pendidikan, Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa, Indonesia. Journal of English Language and Pedagogy is a refereed publication devoted to research articles, and reports concerned with the ...