Linguistic Manipulation Means in English Political Discourse

Polyakova, Liliya S.; Yuzhakova, Yulia V.; Zalavina, Tatyana Yu.; Dyorina, N. V.

doi:10.34069/ai/2020.33.09.3

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“…The power struggle is the main driving force of politics. This can be expressed in the evaluativeness of statements, the aggressiveness of expressions, which presupposes defending one's point of view [12].Undoubtedly, we can observe a clash of opposing opinions and interests in political discourse and this determines the use of a whole range of speech strategies.…”

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The discrediting strategy in the pre-election political discourse (based on the example of debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden)

Abdurakhmanova

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2021

E3S Web Conf.

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Speech manipulation in the pre-election discourse aims to influence the audience in order to increase the number of the electorate and present their political activities in a more favorable way. This article is devoted to the study of ways to achieve this goal using strategies of self-presentation and discrediting. It is known that the political struggle for power at the stage of debate is carried out mainly through a strategy of discrediting. The task of belittling the opponent's status comes to the fore. Such activity involves a set of certain tactics that help to implement it: from the most common tactics of accusation and ridicule to less frequent tactics of exaggeration and unproven undermining of authority. This analysis demonstrates the variety of tactics used by Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the 2020 political debate as part of a discrediting strategy. The result of the study showed that politicians resort more to tactics of open speech influence, which takes place in offhand speech. In addition, the efficiency of the strategy of discrediting in political discourse was revealed.

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The discrediting strategy in the pre-election political discourse (based on the example of debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden)

Abdurakhmanova

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2021

E3S Web Conf.

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“…Therefore, politicians' public speeches are created to in uence people's consciousness through thoughtful and proven linguistic means. (Polyakova et al,2020).…”

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An Analysis of Discourse Markers Used by Pakistani Presidents/Prime Ministers in Their Speeches at UN General Assembly Sessions

Maqsood

2023

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This study examines the use of discourse markers (DMs) in Pakistani political speeches at the United Nations General Assembly. The study analysed six political speech transcripts for discourse markers, categorised them by their functions, and used Fung and Carter's framework (2007) for classification and examined with the perspective of critical discourse analysis (CDA). The research aims to analyse the discoursal aspects of the political genre and highlight the significance of DMs as a linguistic strategy in political communication. The study's findings reveal that DMs are critical in projecting confidence and authority while avoiding markers that isolate or estrange specific audience segments. Both democratic and dictatorial leaders use interpersonal markers to establish rapport with their audience. Continuation markers play a crucial role in ensuring the coherence and continuity of ideas in their political speeches. This study underscores the strategic use of DMs in political communication and its implications for shaping the persuasive message conveyed by politicians to their audience. It highlights the crucial role of DMs in political discourse and underscores the importance of studying them to gain a deeper understanding of the political genre. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into the use of DMs in political speeches and their role in shaping the persuasive message of politicians to their audience.

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Persuasion in the Business Speeches of Chief Executive Officers of Selected International Companies

Yingying,

Munal

2024

JIP

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This study investigated the persuasive strategies employed in the business speeches of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of selected international companies. Anchored in Speech Act Theory within the broader aspect of pragmatics, it analyzed 12 speeches, totalling 14,938 words, from a diverse range of international CEOs. These speeches, intended for both employees and shareholders, provided a rich corpus for examining the nuances of persuasion in a business context. The analysis focused on identifying various categories of persuasion, particularly distinguishing between direct and indirect speech acts. Utilizing a qualitative approach, 1,172 clauses were coded to elucidate the persuasive mechanisms at play. Findings revealed a predominant use of indirect persuasion by CEOs. Despite their intention to persuade, these business leaders predominantly opted for subtle, indirect speech acts, making their persuasive intent both non-obvious and inherent. Contrary to expectations, the study found a marked absence of direct rhetorical devices such as rhetorical questions, suppositions, and wonderings. This aligned with the pragmatic realities of business communication, which often eschews overtly unrealistic assertions. The analysis proposed a novel model for understanding the linguistic strategies of persuasive speech in business, highlighting both utilized and potential areas of persuasive speech acts. The implications of these findings extended beyond the specific speeches analyzed, suggesting avenues for further research. Recommendations included exploring persuasion directed at varied audiences, analyzing the perlocutionary effects post-delivery, and integrating paralinguistic and extralinguistic elements with verbal aspects of business speeches. This research not only mapped the current landscape of persuasive strategies in CEO speeches but also opened new possibilities for linguistic exploration in the realm of corporate communication.

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Linguistic Manipulation Means in English Political Discourse

Cited by 3 publications

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The discrediting strategy in the pre-election political discourse (based on the example of debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden)

The discrediting strategy in the pre-election political discourse (based on the example of debates between Donald Trump and Joe Biden)

An Analysis of Discourse Markers Used by Pakistani Presidents/Prime Ministers in Their Speeches at UN General Assembly Sessions

Persuasion in the Business Speeches of Chief Executive Officers of Selected International Companies

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