Characterising an MEP’s argumentative style

Abstract There is much more to argumentative style than just the well-known presentational (“linguistic”) dimension. Equally important dimensions of styles utilised in resolving a difference opinion are topical dimension selection standpoints, starting points, arguments and concluding statements put forward discourse adaptations presumed demand audience that be convinced. In these three manifest themselves together moves made, routes chosen strategic considerations brought bear. Starting from this perspective, it shown article how can identified was by Member European Parliament plenary debate on labelling fruit juices.