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Question: What is one of the central concerns of political discourse analysis?
Answer: The central concern is how language represents the world to the public through various linguistic
forms.
Question: How is language used in attributing meaning to individuals and groups in political discourse?
Answer: Language is used to attribute meaning to individuals and groups by describing their social practices and
actions.
Question: According to cognitive science, what is the nature of mental representation?
Answer: Cognitive science suggests that mental representation is, at least in part, metaphoric in nature.
Question: How do people use metaphor in everyday life, according to cognitive science?
Answer: Metaphor is persistent in everyday life and is used not just in language but in thought and action.
Question: What role do basic-level metaphors play in comprehension, as suggested by cognitive science?
Answer: Basic-level metaphors allow us to comprehend and draw inferences about concepts using our
knowledge of familiar domains.
Question: How does cognitive linguistics view metaphors?
Answer: Cognitive linguistics sees metaphors as a mode of representation and thought, not solely a linguistic
phenomenon.
Question: Why do we use metaphors when thinking about abstract ideas, as per Lakoff and Johnson?
Answer: We use metaphors to represent abstract ideas because they are
difficult to represent directly and are better understood through concrete
concepts.
Question: What are some arguments presented in favor of metaphoric
representation?
Answer: Metaphoric representation helps us refer to abstract concepts,
quantify them, and identify specific aspects, making them more understandable.
Question: Why is the issue of metaphoric representation considered interesting and radical?
Answer: The issue of metaphoric representation is interesting and radical
because it challenges traditional views of how language and thought are interconnected.
Question: How has metaphoric representation influenced psychological research?
Answer: Metaphoric representation has influenced psychological research,
particularly in theories of idiom and metaphor comprehension.
Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of discussing metaphoric representation?
Answer: The advantage is gaining insights into how abstract ideas are represented, but the disadvantage is the
challenge of defining and
discussing verbal metaphors.
Question: How did critical linguistics emerge in the late 1970s?
Answer: Critical linguistics emerged from Halliday's functional linguistic theory, viewing language as a "social
fact" displaying politics and ideology through grammatical structure.
Question: What is Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) and how is it related to critical linguistics?
Answer: CDA is a broader analytic program analyzing language to uncover
power abuse and inequality in society, and it relates to critical linguistics as a part of this program.
Question: How does Van Dijk define CDA, and what is the aim of this
approach?
Answer: Van Dijk defines CDA as a form of critically driven theory and practice aiming to study power abuse
and inequality using various methods.
Question: What are some criticisms of the critical approach in CDA?
Answer: The approach has been criticized for potentially confirming preconceived notions and for using
linguistic analysis to support claims of power abuse.
Question: Who are some influential scholars in the field of political discourse and CDA?
Answer: Scholars like Norman Fairclough, Ruth Wodak, and Teun van Dijk have been leaders in both political
discourse and CDA.
Question: How does the critical analyst view political discourse?
Answer: The critical analyst views political discourse as the use of language and discursive positioning to hide or
distribute responsibility and designate specific individuals or groups for political purposes.
Question: What is the relationship between political discourse and phonetics/phonology?
Answer: There has been relatively little attention given to how politicians use phonetic and phonological
features of language for political purposes.
Question: How does Margaret Thatcher's speech modification illustrate the impact of phonetics in political
persuasion?
Answer: Margaret Thatcher modified her speech to appeal to voters and enhance her political image.
Question: How does the study of prosody in political interviews reveal politicians
communication style?
Answer: Politicians tend to reflect a positive and fluid communication style in political interviews.
Question: How have prosodic features been harnessed in political debates to achieve specific effects?
Answer: In political debates, politicians use prosodic features such as pitch,
emphasis, and focus to convey assertiveness, irony, emotion, and hyperbole to achieve specific political goals.
Question: How does advertising exemplify the diverse roles of discourse in society?
Answer: Advertising serves as a form of discourse that informs, influences,
and relates to different social spheres and activities.
Question: Why does advertising sometimes have a perceived marginal status in discourse analysis?
Answer: Advertising's ability to draw inspiration from various sources and its ultimate commercial aims
contribute to its perceived marginality.
Question: What are the primary aims of advertising messages?
Answer: The primary aims of advertising are sales promotion, brand establishment, and reassurance of product
quality.
Question: How do advertisements construct social reality?
Answer: Advertisements construct social reality by promoting certain lifestyles, desires, and aspirations while
downplaying opposing viewpoints.
Question: What are the three key themes in the study of media in political discourse?
Answer: The three key themes are the ideological nature of media discourse, media representations, and media
manipulation.
Question: How does media language reinforce ideology?
Answer: Media language reinforces ideology by presenting certain perspectives as natural, common-sense, or
politically correct.
Question: How do politicians use social media to their advantage?
Answer: Politicians use social media to connect directly with their constituents, control their public image, and
bypass traditional media
gatekeepers.
Question: What is multimodality in political discourse analysis?
Answer: Multimodality refers to the study of how meaning is conveyed through multiple semiotic resources,
such as language, images, and gestures, in political discourse.
Question: How does multimodal political discourse analysis contribute to understanding communication
strategies?
Answer: Multimodal analysis helps uncover how different modes work together to create meaning and influence
political communication
strategies.
Question: In what ways do politicians use visuals to enhance their message?
Answer: Politicians use visuals to reinforce their narratives, elicit emotional responses, and establish personal
connections with the audience.
Question: How can critical multimodal discourse analysis help unveil power relations?
Answer: Critical multimodal discourse analysis can reveal how power is exercised through the selection and
representation of visual and linguistic elements in political communication.
Question: What are the ethical considerations in political discourse analysis research?
Answer: Ethical considerations include ensuring privacy and consent when analyzing personal or sensitive
political communications.
Question: What are the limitations of using linguistic devices in political debates?
Answer: Linguistic devices can sometimes be perceived as manipulative or insincere, leading to potential
backlash from the public.
Question: How does social identity theory play a role in political discourse?
Answer: Social identity theory explains how individuals categorize themselves into social groups and how these
group identities influence political language use and persuasion.
Question: How does social identity affect political discourse?
Answer: Social identity can influence how politicians frame their messages to resonate with specific groups or
create divisions between different social categories.
Question: What are some potential challenges faced by political analysts in discourse research?
Answer: Challenges include biases in data collection, ensuring objectivity, and dealing with the dynamic nature
of political discourses.
Question: How do metaphors contribute to political discourse analysis?
Answer: Metaphors help shape political narratives and understanding by framing issues in familiar terms that
evoke emotional responses from the audience.
Question: What role does context play in political discourse analysis?
Answer: Context is essential in interpreting political discourse, as the same language can have different meanings
depending on the situation and participants.
Question: How has the use of multimedia transformed political discourse in recent years?
Answer: The use of multimedia has allowed politicians to reach wider audiences, control their public image, and
craft more visually engaging political messages.
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