Syntactico-semantic analysis of Agency and Action in Selected Excerpts from Obama's Speech to the 66th UNGA

This paper traces the representation of Yemen and Syria in President Obama’s speech addressed to 66th session UN General Assembly. In particular, focuses on syntactic selection agency choices Obama used ideologically represent Yemeni Syrian revolutions their supporters. We investigate how communicated interested messages which position USA vis-à-vis two people therein. The study arrived at conclusion that tended either directly or indirectly countries positive light. It was observed opponents were primarily, though indirectly, represented negative also found out use highly evocative language light as voice voiceless underprivileged. turn revealed indirect support recognition legitimacy revolutionaries countries. furthermore shows can be a very powerful tool for expressing positions, hegemonic control, well manufacturing consent with target audience.