Types and Forms of the Comical in Political Discourse (on the Material of the Pre-Election Speech of the Presidential Candidates of Russia)
Abstract
Nowadays, political discourse, in particular pre-election discourse, is losing its formality. The speeches of political figures take the form of a show, in which we can notice various types and forms of the comical. The intentional use of jokes in political communication makes a great impression on the public.
The purpose of this study is to provide an ordered description of the types and forms of the comical, taking into account the speech strategies and tactics of political discourse.
The tasks of the research include: research and description of classifications of types and forms of the comical; characteristics of speech strategies and tactics of political discourse, analysis of examples of the use of the comical in the speeches of Russian politicians, taking into account speech strategies and tactics of political discourse.
Research material – pre-election speeches, articles, programs and interviews of Russian political figures.
About the Authors
E. E. Khalina
Southwest State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elizaveta E. Khalina, Post-Graduate Student
Theoretical and Applied Linguistics Chair
305040
50 Let Oktyabrya str. 94
Kursk
D. M. Mironova
Southwest State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Diana M. Mironova, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor
305040
50 Let Oktyabrya str. 94
Kursk
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For citations:
Khalina E.E., Mironova D.M. Types and Forms of the Comical in Political Discourse (on the Material of the Pre-Election Speech of the Presidential Candidates of Russia). Proceedings of the Southwest State University. Series: Linguistics and Pedagogy. 2021;11(4):45-53. (In Russ.)
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