Straightforward utterances, where the intention of the speaker is revealed in the words used, are called:

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Direct speech acts are straightforward and the intention of the speaker is revealed in the words used. This is in contrast to implicit speech acts and implicatures, which require the listener to infer the intended meaning behind the words spoken. Indirect speech acts also rely on implied meaning, but their structure and context lead the listener to a different interpretation than the literal meaning of the words used. Inferences are conclusions drawn based on context or additional information, but they are not the same as direct speech acts.

Straightforward Utterances, Where the Intention of the Speaker Is Revealed