Indirect Speech Acts I'd like to know your name,please. (asking by proposition) You can type this letter for me. (directing by proposition) Is that my fault? (asserting by question) Will you open the window? (directing by question) Tell me what's the matter. (asking by command) Note that this ticket is non-transferable. (asserting by command)I'd like to know your name, please. (asking by proposition) You can type this letter for me. (directing by proposition) Is that my fault? (asserting by question) Will you open the window? (directing by question) Tell me what's the matter. (asking by command) Note that this ticket is non-transferable. (asserting by command) Indirect Speech Acts