A stylistic analysis of the English speeches of his majesty King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of Jordan
Other Title(s)
تحليل أسلوبي للخطابات الإنجليزية للملك الأردني عبد الله الثاني بن الحسين
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
University
Philadelphia University
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Department
Department of English Language and Literature
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2017
English Abstract
This study is intended to scrutinize the linguistic strategies that His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein uses in his speeches (political, economic, religious, and local), since analyzing the speeches delivered by the King in terms of critical discourse analysis has not yet received much linguistic attention and analysis.
The researcher believes that King Abdullah II is able to persuade his audience with his ideology.
Therefore, the study sheds light on the strategies employed by the King to achieve effective persuasion in twenty English speeches of his.
The strategies that will be involved in the analysis are figurative language (metaphor, personification, and simile), intertextuality, and reference.
The researcher reveals that the linguistic strategies of His Majesty the King are used effectively to persuade the audience of different ideologies, i.e., points of view, ideas, goals, beliefs, etc
Main Subjects
Languages & Comparative Literature
No. of Pages
73
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Abstract in Arabic.
Chapter One : Introduction.
Chapter Two : Review of related literature.
Chapter Three : Discussion and analysis.
Chapter Four : Conclusion and recommendation.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sariyah, Nadiyah Husayn Salim. (2017). A stylistic analysis of the English speeches of his majesty King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Philadelphia University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-956241
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sariyah, Nadiyah Husayn Salim. A stylistic analysis of the English speeches of his majesty King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Philadelphia University. (2017).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-956241
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sariyah, Nadiyah Husayn Salim. (2017). A stylistic analysis of the English speeches of his majesty King Abdullah II bin al-Hussein of Jordan. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Philadelphia University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-956241
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-956241