Several scholars have already studied how certain groups are in- and excluded in discourse. Their studies have demonstrated how certain stylistic choices from textual analyses denote that certain...Show moreSeveral scholars have already studied how certain groups are in- and excluded in discourse. Their studies have demonstrated how certain stylistic choices from textual analyses denote that certain groups are excluded in discourse. Contemporary studies have already covered Trump’s verbal style and rhetoric during the 2016 presidential election. Previous research, however, has not covered how Trump’s campaign rhetoric during the 2016 presidential election contributed to the general impression that he excludes immigrants. Therefore, this thesis aims to provide an answer to which stylistic choices contribute to the impression that the Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump excludes immigrants in his immigration speech held on 31 August 2016.Show less
