The Function of Epideictic and Deliberative Strategies in Presidential Crisis Rhetoric.

Dow, Bonnie J.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Function of Epideictic and Deliberative Strategies in Presidential Crisis Rhetoric.

Dow, Bonnie J.

Western Journal of Speech Communication, v53 n3 p294-310 Sum 1989

Argues for a revised perspective on presidential crisis rhetoric informed by an understanding of differing exigencies and functions. Uses speeches by Ronald Reagan to examine two types of crisis rhetoric. Concludes that crisis rhetoric can not be viewed as a homogeneous type of discourse. (MM)

Descriptors: Communication Research, Discourse Analysis, Presidents, Rhetorical Criticism, Speeches

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Language: English

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