Discursive Strategies of Speeches of The World Health Organization Director-General on Handling Covid-19
Abstract
imperative,metaphorical,hyperbolic,and personification language to convey his message.Furthermore,only three speech functions were identified: statements, commands, and offers. This underscores Dr. Tedros's focus on delivering precise and persuasive information regarding Covid-19 management. This study offers implications for future research and discourse analysis
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