"You Die for Life": On the Use of Poetic Devices in Argumentation.

Rains, Charleen

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ERIC Number: EJ448728

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Publication Date: 1992

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"You Die for Life": On the Use of Poetic Devices in Argumentation.

Rains, Charleen

Language in Society, v21 n2 p253-76 Jun 1992

Analysis of a sociolinguistic interview reveals repeated presentation of ideas, words, expressions, and structures. These recurrent devices and patterns increase the effect of arguments. The immediate purpose is the listener's acceptance of the speaker's views. There is also a concern to gain recognition of the speaker's opinion of self and his position in society. (15 references) (Author/JL)

Descriptors: Interviews, Language Patterns, Language Rhythm, Language Styles, Oral Language, Persuasive Discourse, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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