DECODING IMRAN KHAN'S PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES: A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF HIS DIALOGUE WITH MARC PERELMAN
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Imran Khan, Marc Perelman, Politeness Strategies, Speech Act Theory, Turn-TakingAbstract
This research provides a comprehensive analysis of the interview between Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Marc Perelman, a well-known journalist. The study explores the linguistic strategies used by both participants during the interview, focusing on the theoretical frameworks of Speech Act Theory, Turn[1]Taking, and Politeness Strategies. The first section of the research paper discusses the theoretical foundations of Speech Act Theory and its relevance in understanding the intentions and illocutionary acts present in spoken discourse. The study also aims to reveal the underlying motivations and functions of Imran Khan's utterances and Marc Perelman's questions. The second section examines the dynamics of turn-taking, highlighting the negotiation of speaking rights and the management of conversational flow. Through detailed analysis, the study investigates how Imran Khan and Marc Perelman interact with each other, examining the strategies they use to initiate, sustain, and conclude their turns. The third section focuses on politeness strategies, analyzing the linguistic choices made by Imran Khan and Marc Perelman to maintain social harmony and uphold face in the interview. In addition, this study examines the employment of positive and negative politeness strategies, as well as instances of face[1]threatening acts and mitigating strategies, drawing on politeness theories.
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