Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1997
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department / School
Communication Studies and Theatre
Abstract
This thesis is designed to analyze the use of metaphors in the keynote speeches of the Republican and Democratic 1996 national conventions. It contains descriptions of the political context in which the national conventions of the two major political parties were held in 1996 as well as brief biographical sketches of the two keynote speakers, Republican Representative Susan Molinari, and Democrat Governor Evan Bayh. A brief examination of the role of metaphor in rhetoric is presented and a methodology for analysis is created. The analysis includes the isolation and sorting of metaphors used in the two keynote speeches. The major metaphoric concepts are identified, described, and compared. Following this analysis several conclusions concerning the use of metaphors by the speakers are presented.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Molinari, Susan -- Language
Bayh, Evan -- Language
Republican national Convention (1996:San Diego, Calif.)
Democratic National Convention (1996: Chicago, Ill.)
Metaphor
Rhetoric -- Political aspects
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
106
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Bartl, Thomas, "An Analysis of the Use of Metaphor in the Keynote Speeches of the 1996 Republican and Democratic National Conventions" (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 308.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/308