Sociolinguistic Analysis of Speech: How Speechwriters Create Persuasive Texts: Kazakh Speechwriter Abish Kekilbayev and American Speechwriter Jonathan Edward Favreau

Abstract

This research paper presents a sociolinguistic analysis of speeches, with a focus on the persuasive writing techniques used by speechwriters. It compares the approaches of Kazakh speechwriter Abish Kekilbayev and American speechwriter Jonathan Edward Favreau, examining their contributions to political communication and the shaping of public opinion. The aim of this study is to explore the linguistic strategies and stylistic devices employed by Kekilbayev and Favreau in crafting impactful speeches. Special emphasis is placed on how cultural and linguistic contexts shape the political leaders’ identities through their speech texts. The research methodology includes sociolinguistic speech analysis, comparison of linguistic features, and textual data analysis to identify both shared elements and unique aspects of the two speechwriters’ approaches. This study offers a fresh perspective on the importance of speechwriters’ expertise in shaping political discourse, highlighting their critical role in contemporary political communication. Furthermore, the paper investigates key elements of rhetorical effectiveness, emotional appeal, lexical richness, syntactic structures, ideological framing, and discourse strategies that enhance persuasive power and audience engagement. Through the analysis of linguistic tools such as metaphor, parallelism, and repetition, the paper shows how speechwriters construct narratives that resonate with their audiences. Additionally, the study takes into account the historical and socio-political contexts that influence their rhetoric, providing insight into how speechwriting evolves within different cultural and political settings.