Rhetoric in political debate: the case study of the 2014 LBC leaders’ debate clash
Yirong He
Dianchi College of Yunnan University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pmcs.v6i4.8419
Keywords: Discourse; Political communication; Rhetoric; Persuasion
Abstract
This paper investigates the intricate role that language and rhetoric play in political discourse. It intends to investigate the merits and advantages of political discourse,with a focus on the significance of language skills and rhythm in the process.(Tileagă, 2014a)The ultimate goal of political debate is to gain public support;therefore,it is essential to comprehend how language can be modified to capture the audience’s attention and persuade them to adopt the speaker’s line of reasoning.
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