Analysing political speeches : rhetoric, discourse and metaphor

Author

• Charteris-Black, Jonathan

Additional Author(s)

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Publisher

Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014

Language

English

ISBN

9780230274396

Series

Subject(s)

• DISCOURSE ANALYSIS-POLITICAL ASPECT-GREAT BRITAIN
• SPEECHES, ADDRESSES, ETC

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 260-264. Index: p. 272-274

Abstract

What makes a political speech 'great'? Which approaches can be used to analyse discourse? How can you use these to become a more persuasive communicator?
Exploring speeches by public figures such as Barack Obama, David Cameron, J.F. Kennedy and Tony Blair, this textbook explains the ways in which political speeches can be analysed. It examines the role of language in speeches, and how it can be used to challenge or reinforce prevailing social, cultural and political attitudes.
Analysing Political Speeches:
• investigates a wide range of traditional and critical approaches to discourse analysis
• illustrates discourse theories by worked examples
• deconstructs famous political speeches in each chapter
• provides exercises with commentaries, essential readings and a glossary
Analysing Political Speeches brings theory to life with its practical, hands-on analysis. It will be an indispensable guide for students of language and communication at all levels.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xxii, 274 p.

Dimension

24 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Preface
PART I: TRADITIONAL APPROACHES TO RHETORIC, ORATORY AND DISCOURSE
1. Classical Rhetoric: Artistic Proofs and Arrangement
2. Classical Rhetoric – Style and Figures
3. Cohesion and Coherence in Discourse
PART II: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO DISCOURSE
4. Critical Analysis: Context and Persuasion
5. Social Agency and Modality
6. The Discourse-Historical Approach
PART III: CRITICAL METAPHOR ANALYSIS
7. Researching Metaphor in Public Communication
8. Critical Metaphor Methodology
9. Purposeful Metaphor and Social Cognition
10. Rounding up: David Cameron's European Union Speech
Comments on Exercises/Further Reading and References
Glossary.

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