This thesis provides a characterization of the argumentative style of climate activist Greta Thunberg, based on the pragma-dialectical theory of argumentation. Following an introduction on Thunberg...Show moreThis thesis provides a characterization of the argumentative style of climate activist Greta Thunberg, based on the pragma-dialectical theory of argumentation. Following an introduction on Thunberg and the current climate crisis, the newest notion within the framework, namely argumentative style, is discussed. The arguer’s strategic maneuvering is taken as a basis for the analysis, great importance is also ascribed to the communicative activity type, the context in which the discourse takes place. A paragraph-by-paragraph analysis results in Greta Thunberg’s style being characterized as engaged, with personal and accusing themes. The results are discussed in critical light of the still developing notion of argumentative style within pragma-dialectics, and avenues for further research are explored.Show less
