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- Title
- Frames Trump Facts.
- Creator
- Calhoun, Joshua David, Augustyn, Prisca, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of Languages, Lingustics and Comparative Literature
- Abstract/Description
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This thesis investigates the discourse patterns of Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Jeb Bush during the Republican primary campaign from August 2015 through January 2016. The goal of this study is to identify differences among the candidates’ discourse patterns, particularly those distinct to the discourse style of Donald Trump, on the basis of a newly compiled corpus from their respective debates and speeches. This corpus analysis reveals differences in terms of readability and lexical choice...
Show moreThis thesis investigates the discourse patterns of Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, and Jeb Bush during the Republican primary campaign from August 2015 through January 2016. The goal of this study is to identify differences among the candidates’ discourse patterns, particularly those distinct to the discourse style of Donald Trump, on the basis of a newly compiled corpus from their respective debates and speeches. This corpus analysis reveals differences in terms of readability and lexical choice that distinguish the speech style of Donald Trump from Jeb Bush and Marco Rubio and identifies metaphors utilized by Donald Trump. Drawing heavily from the research of Charles Fillmore and George Lakoff, this study also illustrates the importance of metaphors and frames within political discourse, and the corpus analysis of Republican candidates during the 2016 election provides clear evidence that candidates use frames and metaphors to create a unique profile.
Show less - Date Issued
- 2016
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004573, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004573
- Subject Headings
- Trump, Donald,--1946---Oratory., Trump, Donald,--1946---Language., Rubio, Marco,--1971---Oratory., Rubio, Marco,--1971---Language., Bush, Jeb--Oratory., Bush, Jeb--Language., Campaign speeches--United States., Discourse analysis--Political aspects--United States.
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The rhetoric of Christian colleges: Organizational discourse and unobtrusive control in higher education.
- Creator
- St. Antoine, Thomas James., Florida Atlantic University, Mulvaney, Becky
- Abstract/Description
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Christian colleges have been accused of "watering down" their Christian principles in admissions materials to increase enrollments. In response to these arguments, rhetorical criticism, based on conceptions of organizational discourse such as symbolic convergence and unobtrusive control, is used to examine the rhetorical strategies, the relative prominence of Christian principles, and the organizational sagas in this rhetoric. This discourse shapes the organizations and their environments;...
Show moreChristian colleges have been accused of "watering down" their Christian principles in admissions materials to increase enrollments. In response to these arguments, rhetorical criticism, based on conceptions of organizational discourse such as symbolic convergence and unobtrusive control, is used to examine the rhetorical strategies, the relative prominence of Christian principles, and the organizational sagas in this rhetoric. This discourse shapes the organizations and their environments; therefore, this is a rich example to explore the rhetoric of organizations from an interpretive perspective. The strategies, priorities, and sagas identified are discussed in light of the ideals promoted by scholars of Christ-centered higher education. The colleges are unapologetically described as Christian, but they are ambiguously distinguished from one another. This rhetoric provides newcomers with premises for unobtrusive control, and the scene is emphasized. Implications of this strategy and the organizational sagas in these texts are discussed.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15262
- Subject Headings
- Communication in organizations, Oratory, Criticism--20th century, Church colleges--United States
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Puppetry as rhetoric: An effective forum for argument.
- Creator
- Stahre, Catherine Edith., Florida Atlantic University, Mulvaney, Becky
- Abstract/Description
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While published current literature reveals how the inanimate figure, the action given by manipulation, and the voice performance are perceived by the audience, it does not show how the puppet functions as argument. This thesis seeks to determine if one dramatic form, the puppet play, "The Adventures of Peer Gynt" is an effective forum for argument. "The Adventures of Peer Gynt" is analyzed according to Walter Fisher and Richard Filloy's critical methodology for examining dramatic texts. This...
Show moreWhile published current literature reveals how the inanimate figure, the action given by manipulation, and the voice performance are perceived by the audience, it does not show how the puppet functions as argument. This thesis seeks to determine if one dramatic form, the puppet play, "The Adventures of Peer Gynt" is an effective forum for argument. "The Adventures of Peer Gynt" is analyzed according to Walter Fisher and Richard Filloy's critical methodology for examining dramatic texts. This analysis reveals that Peer Gynt functions as an effective form of argument. The play argues, through the character of Peer Gynt, that we have choices when confronted with evil, either to follow evil or stay true to our good self. The play teaches us, but children especially, that one must develop the discernment to go beneath the exterior finish to the underlying substance.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15283
- Subject Headings
- Oratory, Rhetoric, Reasoning, Puppet plays, Ibsen, Henrik,--1828-1906--Characters--Peer Gynt, Jim Gamble Puppet Productions--Adventures of Peer Gynt
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- The rhetoric of caution: How the rhetorical strategies of President Bill "Comeback Kid" Clinton facilitate his desire for control without commitment.
- Creator
- Escoffery, Leonie Isolyn., Florida Atlantic University, Hahn, Dan F.
- Abstract/Description
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The image of Bill Clinton in the popular press is that of a President who is unable to commit to a course of action, a man with tenuous credibility, and the reputation of being able to slide his way out of compromising situations. However, these characterizations reflect a limited perspective of the complex contradictions that characterize the Clinton presidency. This analysis attempts to address the paradox of a President who is perceived as being chameleon in nature, and yet who is widely...
Show moreThe image of Bill Clinton in the popular press is that of a President who is unable to commit to a course of action, a man with tenuous credibility, and the reputation of being able to slide his way out of compromising situations. However, these characterizations reflect a limited perspective of the complex contradictions that characterize the Clinton presidency. This analysis attempts to address the paradox of a President who is perceived as being chameleon in nature, and yet who is widely recognized as being highly competent in his grasp of substantive and complex policy questions. Clinton's rhetoric, which has been negatively exploited by his opposition, has so many fundamental strategic advantages that it is also partly responsible for his political successes, for his ability to be the "Comeback Kid." A dynamic configuration of seven rhetorical strategies is proposed and discussed as forming the initial criteria of what I call a "rhetoric of caution." Clinton's rhetorical leadership, demonstrated through his televised addresses to the nation, is analyzed through the critical framework of a rhetoric of caution. When viewed from this angle of the critical prism, what the President's opponents portray as "slick" can justifiably be characterized as "flexible." Implications and limitations of this analysis are examined.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15309
- Subject Headings
- Presidents--United States., Clinton, Bill,--1946---Oratory., Rhetoric--Political aspects--United States--History--20th century., Communication in politics--United States--History--20th century., United States--Politics and government--1993-
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- In Memoriam to Abraham Lincoln.
- Creator
- Lincoln, Abraham 1809-1865, Trent, Filmer & Co.
- Abstract/Description
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Selections from addresses of Abraham Lincoln. Includes President Lincoln's favorite poem by William Knox and letter of F.B. Carpenter to the editor of the Evening post. Farewell speech to his Springfield friends on setting out for Washington -- Proclamation of Emancipation, by the President of the United States -- Address at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863 --The inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln, delivered in the national capitol, March 4th, 1865 -- A poem recited by Mr. Lincoln:...
Show moreSelections from addresses of Abraham Lincoln. Includes President Lincoln's favorite poem by William Knox and letter of F.B. Carpenter to the editor of the Evening post. Farewell speech to his Springfield friends on setting out for Washington -- Proclamation of Emancipation, by the President of the United States -- Address at Gettysburg, November 19, 1863 --The inaugural address of President Abraham Lincoln, delivered in the national capitol, March 4th, 1865 -- A poem recited by Mr. Lincoln: to the editors of the Evening post / F.B. Carpenter -- Oh! why should the spirit of mortal be proud? / [William Knox]. Text printed within mourning borders. FAU copy edges trimmed to 19 cm.
Show less - PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f36
- Subject Headings
- Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century, Antislavery movements -- United States -- History -- 19th century, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Inauguration, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Oratory, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Poetry, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Quotations, Lincoln, Abraham -- 1809-1865 -- Views on slavery
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Remarks on the character of the late Edward Everett, made at a meeting of the Massachusetts historical society, January 30, 1865.
- Creator
- Ticknor, George 1791-1871, J.E. Farwell & Co.
- Abstract/Description
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Cover and caption title: Remarks on the character of Edward Everett. FAU Libraries' copy has original printed wrappers; side stitched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb22f9
- Subject Headings
- Eulogies, Everett, Edward -- 1794-1865 -- Death and burial, Everett, Edward -- 1794-1865 -- Oratory, Governors -- Massachusetts -- Biography, Legislators -- United States -- Biography, Memorials (Commemorative) -- 1865, Obituaries, Orators -- United States -- Biography, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, Statesmen -- United States -- Biography
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Transcending political party constraints: an ideographic analysis of the rhetoric of Charlie Crist and Joe Lieberman as independent candidates.
- Creator
- Poplak, Cara., Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, School of Communication and Multimedia Studies
- Abstract/Description
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This thesis analyzes how the American political system presents specific rhetorical constraints for independent and third party candidates who are "othered" by the system. To better understand how independent candidates overcome these constraints, the rhetoric of two such recent candidates, Charlie Crist and Joe Lieberman, is analyzed using ideographic criticism. These two candidates were originally affiliated with one of the two major political parties, but changed their party affiliation to...
Show moreThis thesis analyzes how the American political system presents specific rhetorical constraints for independent and third party candidates who are "othered" by the system. To better understand how independent candidates overcome these constraints, the rhetoric of two such recent candidates, Charlie Crist and Joe Lieberman, is analyzed using ideographic criticism. These two candidates were originally affiliated with one of the two major political parties, but changed their party affiliation to run as Independent candidates. To facilitate their transition to independent candidates, both politicians used popular American political ideographs such as "the people," "freedom," and "unity" to maintain their allegiance to America and their constituencies, while separating their political ideology from their prior party affiliation. The ideographic analysis reveals that independent candidates can create nuanced changes in the meanings of popular ideographs to transcend partisan interpretations and create a positive perception of political "otherness."
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- 2011
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3333312
- Subject Headings
- Criticism and interpretation, Criticism and interpretation, Communication in politics, Political oratory, Political candidates, Third parties (United States politics), Politics and government
- Format
- Document (PDF)
- Title
- "The Manhattan Project," 1992: An analysis of rhetorical changes in the strategic modification of the Clinton campaign for the presidency.
- Creator
- Donovan, Rose-Marie., Florida Atlantic University, Hahn, Dan F.
- Abstract/Description
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In the spring of 1992, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton began to slip in the polls during his quest for the presidency, primarily because of negative publicity surrounding character issues. To counteract the problem, he embraced a radical campaign overhaul, "The Manhattan Project," designed by his ambitious young strategists. The plan was to strengthen his campaign theme, and to portray him as a middle-class (as opposed to elitist) candidate. Ten of Clinton's formal speeches, five from...
Show moreIn the spring of 1992, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton began to slip in the polls during his quest for the presidency, primarily because of negative publicity surrounding character issues. To counteract the problem, he embraced a radical campaign overhaul, "The Manhattan Project," designed by his ambitious young strategists. The plan was to strengthen his campaign theme, and to portray him as a middle-class (as opposed to elitist) candidate. Ten of Clinton's formal speeches, five from before the change in strategy and five from after, are the primary research material investigated in this study. The speeches are compared through a modified content analysis of selected words and themes, and through a qualitative analysis based on current theories in political and campaign rhetoric of what constitutes a successful campaign, including evaluation of theme, symbolism, imagery, contextuality, and constraints, in an effort to determine if the strategy change was effective.
Show less - Date Issued
- 1996
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15308
- Subject Headings
- Presidents--United States--Election--1992, Clinton, Bill,--1946---Oratory, Rhetoric--Political aspects--United States--History--20th century, Communication in politics--United States--History--20th century, United States--Politics and government--1989-1993
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- Document (PDF)
- Title
- Daniel Webster : an oration by the Hon. Edward Everett.
- Creator
- Everett, Edward 1794-1865, Graham, Andrew J. (Andrew Jackson) 1830-1894
- Abstract/Description
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On the occasion of the dedication of the statue of Mr. Webster, in Boston, September 17th, 1859. The pulpit and rostrum : sermons, orations, popular lectures, etc. ; no. 8, October 15th, 1859. Series: Pulpit and rostrum ; no. 8. Notes: Cover title. At head of title: "Phonographically reported by Andrew J. Graham and Chas. B. Collar." Includes bibliographical references.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f28
- Subject Headings
- Eulogies -- 1859, Eulogies -- Massachusetts -- Boston -- 19th century, Legislators -- United States -- Biography, Memorials (Commemorative) -- 1859, Political oratory -- United States -- History -- 19th century, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, Statesmen -- United States -- Biography, United States -- Congress -- Senate -- Biography, United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865, Webster, Daniel -- 1782-1852 -- Statues -- Massachusetts -- Boston
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- E-book
