Performing A Wish Desiderative Assertions and Performativity

Abstract

(1) a. Stand at attention! (Command) b. Don’t touch the hot plate! (Warning) c. Hand me the salt, please. (Request) d. When you get off the highway, make a right. (Advice) e. Drop dead! (Curse) f. Have a cookie (if you want)! (Invitation) g. Okay, go out and play! (Permission) h. Right, do want want, if you think you are so clever! (Concession) i. Get well soon! (Wish) j. Please, don’t have broken another vase! (Wish about the past) k. [On the way to a blind date] Please, be blond! (Absent Wish)