International Journal of Literature and Language Studies
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026): International Journal of Literature and Language Studies

DISCOURSE STRATEGIES OF PERSUASION IN POLITICAL SPEECHES

Claire Dubois (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Apr 2026

Abstract

This article investigates discourse strategies of persuasion in political speeches within the broader field of linguistics and applied language studies. The study uses ten public speeches delivered during election campaigns in English-speaking contexts and applies critical discourse analysis of pronouns, modality, repetition, evaluative adjectives, and narrative appeals. The main finding is that inclusive pronouns, crisis narratives, moral evaluation, and repeated key slogans created alignment between speaker and audience. The article argues that political language should be examined as a strategic construction of collective identity and responsibility. The discussion is relevant to researchers, teachers, curriculum designers, and graduate students who need concise but systematic models of linguistic inquiry.

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ijlls

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Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The mission of the International Journal of Literature and Language Studies (IJLLS) is to provide readers with the development of language studies in linguistics and literature. In addition to manuscripts that center on the study, we welcome manuscripts on a wide range of topics relating to the ...