A Critical Discourse Analysis of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Victory Speech.

Hafsa Naveed Rai

hafsarai739@gmail.com

Department of English, University of Education, Lahore.

Dr Tayyaba Yasmin

tayyaba.yasmin@ue.edu.pk

Department of English, University of Education, Lahore.

Abstract

Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is a new field of study that has given scholars several tools to investigate the hidden
ideologies behind any discourse that is otherwise taken for granted (Gopang & Bughio 2015). The purpose of this term paper is
to show how to use Fairclough's three-part analysis model to Prime Minister Imran Khan's Victory Discourse, delivered in the
blink of an eye after the July 26, 2018 result. As a result of this successful narrative, the new government appears to trust the
people, so it is clear that such ideas and promises will be very positively realized in the future. The goal of this study is to apply
Fairclough's Model to undertake a critical discourse analysis of Prime Minister Imran Khan's belief system in creating victory
speech content. The interconnections and designs of the discourse content that must be depicted, interpreted, and clarified are
included in this study. It is particularly informative because it focuses on examining the discourse's hidden structure. It explores
the discourse's intended meaning and provides details on Fairclough's show's method. It teaches readers how to apply simple
words in a unique way to shape people's thinking in a specific civilization. The study is still not executed as neatly as it could be
because the approach is complex and relies on three different types of phases that inserted one inside the other. It concluded that
discourse consists of expressing gratitude for people, clarifying the party's ideological intentions for the future, providing
feedback on earlier legislators' lives, and confirming the ability to overcome challenges in a short amount of time. At this event,
the PM delivered his speech not to persuade people but rather to give transparent information to his employees about his goals.

Key Words: Critical Discourse Analysis, Fairclough’s Model, Analysis of political speech, Ideology.

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