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Rhetorical Analysis of Topos as a Mechanism of Persuasion in Russian Electoral Discourse

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines rhetorical argumentation in Russian pre-election discourse. Based on the presidential addresses delivered by Vladimir Putin to the Federal Assembly during the 2018 and 2024 electoral periods, the study identifies the role of topos as a mechanism that facilitates the interaction of ethos, pathos, and logos. It is demonstrated that topos, understood as a combination of external and internal components, contributes to the construction of an authoritative candidate image, evokes emotional responses from voters, and reinforces the logical coherence of political discourse.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16763513

Author: Erzhi Hua

Language: English

Topic: Linguistics and Discourse Analysis

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893492854

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