Exploring manipulative rhetorical choices in Nigerian political speeches

This paper attempts to explore the rhetorical choices employed by politicians in the Nigerian political arena. In achieving their political aims, politicians are widely believed to possess a skilled knowledge of astute linguistic use. Thus, one can argue that politicians are presented with a deliber...

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Main Authors: Kunle Oparinde, Maleshoane Rapeane-Mathonsi, Gift Mheta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Cogent Arts & Humanities
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311983.2020.1864913