Analyzing selected letters by Antonio Gramsci in terms of appraisal theory: A review study

This paper uses the appraisal theory to analyze selected letters by Antonio Gramsci because no studies have used examine Gramsci. Thus, qualitative method has been considered and compare these categories. Such comparison analysis benefit from previous research works conducted in this field. The identifies three interconnected levels of provide a complete picture text's interpretation. These are: description, explanation A good interpretation cannot be achieved dividing analysis. Interpretation are part which is concerned with formal aspects text. Because power, beliefs, identities intertwined linguistic elements, researchers able decipher ideologically shaped produced texts show relations patterns power dominance that created discursive societal structure. In texts, grammatical emphasis convey authority persuade reader, degree ideology text production may seen usage strong words clauses. study findings showed many strategies, including reported verbs, connected concepts, unambiguous intentions, articulation, creation, understanding were used. was effectively prepare route his argument connecting concepts comparing present past. To make language compelling, he more model transitive passivisation, repetitious structure, nominalization”.