Essays about: "persuasive political speeches"

Found 5 essays containing the words persuasive political speeches.

  1. 1. The Use of Syntax and Lexicon Structures in Political Discourse : A Case Study of Boris Johnson’s Speeches on COVID-19

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Pantelia Emmanouil; [2022]
    Keywords : Boris Johnson; Covid-19; Lexicon Structures; Political Discourse Analysis; Syntax Structures;

    Abstract : In their book, Fairclough and Fairclough (2013) claim that political leaders’ main role is to make choices in difficult situations. Due to the coronavirus outbreak worldwide, every political leader was called to make difficult decisions and to announce them to their respective public. READ MORE

  3. 2. Persuasion in Rhetoric : A Critical Metaphor Analysis of the Use of Metaphor in Pro-war Political Speeches

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för språkstudier

    Author : Shaymaa Esmail; [2016]
    Keywords : Cognitive Linguistics; Critical Metaphor Analysis; rhetoric; metaphor; persuasion;

    Abstract : This paper is investigating how metaphors are used in political speeches to achieve persuasion. By analyzing three speeches dealing with the 2003 Iraq war delivered by Bush, Blair and Howard, I try to find out the similarities and differences in how metaphors are constructed; how they are used as a persuasive technique; and lastly if the different military contribution of the three countries affected how metaphors are constructed. READ MORE

  4. 3. Persuasion in Rhetoric : A Critical Metaphor Analysis of the Use of Metaphor in Pro-war Political Speeches

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för språkstudier

    Author : Shaymaa Esmail; [2016]
    Keywords : Cognitive Linguistics; Critical Metaphor Analysis; rhetoric; metaphor; persuasion;

    Abstract : This paper is investigating how metaphors are used in political speeches to achieve persuasion. By analyzing three speeches dealing with the Iraqi war 2003 and delivered by Bush, Blair and Howard, I try to find out the similarities and differences in how metaphors are constructed, how they are used as a persuasive technique, and lastly if the different military contribution of the three countries affected how metaphors are constructed. READ MORE

  5. 4. The persuasive power of personal pronouns in Barack Obama’s rhetoric

    University essay from Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

    Author : Lynn Nakaggwe; [2012]
    Keywords : Barack Obama; personal pronouns; political language; pronominal choice; rhetoric;

    Abstract : Rhetorical skills are a very important part of political discourse. Being able to persuade an audience in a speech is central for politicians. This study aims to investigate how the personal pronouns I, you, we and they are used strategically in Barack Obama’s speeches. READ MORE

  6. 5. New classical rhetoric : Tony Blair's rhetorical strategies and features of discourse

    University essay from Institutionen för individ och samhälle

    Author : Magnus Ring; [2008]
    Keywords : Tony Blair; Talarkonst; Retorik;

    Abstract : Orators have throughout history used strategies to communicate as effectively as possible with their listeners. The ex-British Prime Ministers Winston Churchill and Tony Blair both engaged their people in war and hence gave account for the serious situations in broadcast speeches to the public. READ MORE