Pragma-Rhetorical Strategies in British Parliamentary Argumentative Discourse


 This study aims at investigating the pragma-rhetorical structure of argumentative discourse in British Parliament. To achieve this aim, Van Eemeren and Houtlosser’s (2002) model strategic maneuvering is utilized.
 Among important conclusions comes up with are: Both figures, i.e. Prime Minister Jeremy Corbyn parliament utilize certain strategies either to defend or support their standpoints. Besides, Overstatement extends over other figures speech appeals parliamentary makes debates highly rhetorical as a result. Finally, Pathos prevailed appeals. proves that arguers resort feelings stimulation audience’s emotions making arguments