Analysis of Joe Biden's Presidential Victory Speech Microstructure in Delaware
A
MICROSTRUCTURE
ANALYSIS OF JOE
BIDEN’S
PRESIDENTIAL
VICTORY SPEECH
IN DELAWARE
Maulidina Mutia
Khairina Juliana Br. Pane
Teguh Perdana Damanik
- Abstract
This focused on critical discourse especially text
structure which is including of microstructure in
speech text. This article applied qualitative
method research with van Dijk Critical Discourse
Theory. The data is speech that is taken from Joe
Biden victory speech in Delaware. After being
collected, the data is analyzed based on Teun van
Dijk Microstructure Theory. This study shows that
there are several elements of microstructure
found in the speech. The article was also
supported by the descriptive qualitative method.
The results of this article showed the elements of
microstructure found in Joe Biden’s speech.
Introduction
01
Language is an important factor for determining the
fluency on a currant communication. The accuracy of
the language is not just the accuracy of choosing
words, stringing sentences and also the accuracy of
seeing the situation. This approach to language,
which analyzes discourse to highlight inequality that
is expressed, produced and reproduced through
language, is called Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA).
CDA focuses on linguistic analysis to expose
misrepresentation, discrimination, or particular
position of power in all kinds of public discourse such
as political speeches, newspaper, advertisements,
etc.
This article discuss about Joe Biden
presidential speech when the day he won
the election. The writer analyze the speech
with van Dijk’s microstructure concept.
Microstructure level is applied to figure out
how the semantic, syntactic, stylistic, and
rhetorical aspects are realized in the text.
Review of
Literature
02
Review of Literature
Discourse analysis is a study about meaning structure in communication
and an examination about the variety of language function. Critical
discourse analysis deals with studying and analyzing written or spoken
text to reveal the existence of power, dominance and inequality. It
examines how the existence maintenance and reproduced in social,
political and historical context. Van Dijk‟s theory recognizes political
discourse as socio-cultural (social context), cognitive (social cognition)
and linguistic phenomenon (text). This approach is important because it
can illuminate cognition involved in political discourse offering an
examination of how it is understood and analyzed at the structural and
textual levels (van Dijk, 2009).
Microstructure is the effective way to observe the next
rhetorical and persuasive process when someone
conveys the message. Certain words are chosen to
clarify the choice and attitude, shaping political
consciousness, and so on. Microstructure is defined
into four aspects: Semantic aspects, syntactical
aspects, stylistic aspects, and rhetorical aspects.
CDA
Microstructure
Research Method
In this article, applies
research design for
document analysis or the
qualitative descriptive
method.
03
Result and
Discussion
04
Semantic Aspect
Presupposition
●
“I’m humbled by the trust and confidence you’ve
placed in me. I pledge to be a president who seeks
not to divide, but to unify.”
●
By saying that Joe Biden used a preposition to
assuming that with the trust of the people of
America he will be a president that unifies the
people not to divide.
Disclaimer
Semantics of disclaimer element is used to
negate self-negative actions to make the in-
group appear not to do any negative action.
Syntax Aspect
“I see my buddy … Sen. Tom Carper down
there.
And
I think Sen. (Chris) Coons is
there.
And
I think the governor’s around. Is
that Ruth Ann?
And
former governor Ruth
Anne Minner.
Most importantly
, my
sisters-in-law and my sister, Valerie.”
The sentences from the speech above mostly
show the use of and as additive
coherence. Moreover, likewise is found in a
sentence as the adversative coherence.
Stylistic Aspect
“I sought this office to
restore
(no audio)
America. To
rebuild
the backbone of the
nation — the middle class. And to make
America
respected
around the world
again and to unite us here at home.”
The usage of the words
‘restore’
and
‘rebuild’
signifies an action to fix what was broken
in the past. Joe Biden uses these words to
convince his supporters that he will fix his
predecessor’s, Donald Trump, mistakes.
Rhetoric
Metaphor
“Now this campaign is over —
what is the will of the
people? What is our mandate?
I believe it’s this:
Americans have called upon us to marshal the
forces of decency and the forces of fairness …”
Joe Biden used rhetorical questions to touch on the
subject of the issues currently prevalent in
America that he plans to resolve.
Rhetorical questions and expressions
“I sought this office to restore (no audio)
America. To
rebuild the backbone
of the nation
— the middle class.
And to make America respected
around the world again and to unite
us here at home.”
In the sentences above, Joe Biden used
the phrase
to rebuild the backbone
of the nation
, which means the
people which make the very
foundation of America. ‘Backbone’
means the chief support of a system
or organization, he likened the middle
class to be the cornerstone of the
country which supports the whole
country.
Joe Biden tries to create a good impression in
front of his citizens. It can be analyzed from
syntactic element. Joe Biden mostly uses
the pronouns “I” to emphasize his winning
and “our” to convey that he and his citizens
belong in the same nation that they share
the same goals, ideas and events. Joe
Biden includes his audience to share his
win. In stylistic analysis it is found that his
word usage aims to make public receives
the message well.
Joe Biden uses rhetorical question to explore
the discussion on what must be
done in his presidency and expression to
communicate his thankfulness towards his
supporters. On the other hand, disclaimer
of semantical aspect is not found at all in
the speech because Joe Biden in his
speech does not convey any negative
action.
Conclusion
Focused on critical discourse analysis of Joe Biden's victory speech in Delaware, this study applies qualitative research methods using van Dijk Critical Discourse Theory. The analysis reveals elements of microstructure in the speech, emphasizing linguistic aspects such as semantic, syntactic, stylistic, and rhetorical features. This research sheds light on how language is utilized to convey power dynamics and inequalities in public discourse.
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A A MICROSTRUCTURE MICROSTRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF JOE ANALYSIS OF JOE BIDEN S BIDEN S PRESIDENTIAL PRESIDENTIAL VICTORY SPEECH VICTORY SPEECH IN DELAWARE IN DELAWARE Maulidina Mutia Khairina Juliana Br. Pane Teguh Perdana Damanik
This focused on critical discourse especially text structure which is including of microstructure in speech text. This article applied qualitative method research with van Dijk Critical Discourse Theory. The data is speech that is taken from Joe Biden victory speech in Delaware. After being collected, the data is analyzed based on Teun van Dijk Microstructure Theory. This study shows that there are several elements of microstructure found in the speech. The article was also supported by the descriptive qualitative method. The results of this article showed the elements of microstructure found in Joe Biden s speech. - - Abstract Abstract
01 01 Introduction Introduction
Language is an important factor for determining the fluency on a currant communication. The accuracy of the language is not just the accuracy of choosing words, stringing sentences and also the accuracy of seeing the situation. This approach to language, which analyzes discourse to highlight inequality that is expressed, produced and reproduced through language, is called Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA). CDA focuses on linguistic analysis to expose misrepresentation, discrimination, or particular position of power in all kinds of public discourse such as political speeches, newspaper, advertisements, etc.
This article discuss about Joe Biden presidential speech when the day he won the election. The writer analyze the speech with van Dijk s microstructure concept. Microstructure level is applied to figure out how the semantic, syntactic, stylistic, and rhetorical aspects are realized in the text.
02 02 Review of Review of Literature Literature
Review of Literature Review of Literature CDA CDA Discourse analysis is a study about meaning structure in communication and an examination about the variety of language function. Critical discourse analysis deals with studying and analyzing written or spoken text to reveal the existence of power, dominance and inequality. It examines how the existence maintenance and reproduced in social, political and historical context. Van Dijk s theory recognizes political discourse as socio-cultural (social context), cognitive (social cognition) and linguistic phenomenon (text). This approach is important because it can illuminate cognition involved in political discourse offering an examination of how it is understood and analyzed at the structural and textual levels (van Dijk, 2009). Microstructure Microstructure Microstructure is the effective way to observe the next rhetorical and persuasive process when someone conveys the message. Certain words are chosen to clarify the choice and attitude, shaping political consciousness, and so on. Microstructure is defined into four aspects: Semantic aspects, syntactical aspects, stylistic aspects, and rhetorical aspects.
03 03 Research Method Research Method In this article, applies research design for document analysis or the qualitative descriptive method.
04 04 Result and Result and Discussion Discussion
Semantic Aspect Semantic Aspect Presupposition Presupposition I m humbled by the trust and confidence you ve placed in me. I pledge to be a president who seeks not to divide, but to unify. By saying that Joe Biden used a preposition to assuming that with the trust of the people of America he will be a president that unifies the people not to divide. Disclaimer Disclaimer Semantics of disclaimer element is used to negate self-negative actions to make the in- group appear not to do any negative action.
Syntax Aspect Syntax Aspect I see my buddy Sen. Tom Carper down there. And I think Sen. (Chris) Coons is there. And I think the governor s around. Is that Ruth Ann? And former governor Ruth Anne Minner. Most importantly, my sisters-in-law and my sister, Valerie. The sentences from the speech above mostly show the use of and as additive coherence. Moreover, likewise is found in a sentence as the adversative coherence.
Stylistic Aspect Stylistic Aspect I sought this office to restore (no audio) America. To rebuild the backbone of the nation the middle class. And to make America respected around the world again and to unite us here at home. The usage of the words restore and rebuild signifies an action to fix what was broken in the past. Joe Biden uses these words to convince his supporters that he will fix his predecessor s, Donald Trump, mistakes.
Rhetoric Rhetoric Metaphor Metaphor I sought this office to restore (no audio) America. To rebuild the backbone of the nation the middle class. And to make America respected around the world again and to unite us here at home. In the sentences above, Joe Biden used the phrase to rebuild the backbone of the nation, which means the people which make the very foundation of America. Backbone means the chief support of a system or organization, he likened the middle class to be the cornerstone of the country which supports the whole country. Rhetorical questions and expressions Rhetorical questions and expressions Now this campaign is over what is the will of the people? What is our mandate? I believe it s this: Americans have called upon us to marshal the forces of decency and the forces of fairness Joe Biden used rhetorical questions to touch on the subject of the issues currently prevalent in America that he plans to resolve.
Conclusion Conclusion Joe Biden tries to create a good impression in front of his citizens. It can be analyzed from syntactic element. Joe Biden mostly uses the pronouns I to emphasize his winning and our to convey that he and his citizens belong in the same nation that they share the same goals, ideas and events. Joe Biden includes his audience to share his win. In stylistic analysis it is found that his word usage aims to make public receives the message well. Joe Biden uses rhetorical question to explore the discussion on what must be done in his presidency and expression to communicate his thankfulness towards his supporters. On the other hand, disclaimer of semantical aspect is not found at all in the speech because Joe Biden in his speech does not convey any negative action.
