Published February 15, 2025 | Version v1
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METAPHOR IN POLITICAL DISCOURSE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DONALD TRUMP AND SHAVKAT MIRZIYOYEV'S RHETORICAL STRATEGIES

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  • 1. 2nd year master student, National University of Uzbekistan, Faculty of Foreign Philology Department of Practical English and Literature

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Metaphors play a crucial role in political discourse by shaping public perception, simplifying complex issues, and reinforcing ideological stances. This study examines Donald Trump’s and Shavkat Miramanovich Mirziyoyev’s extensive use of metaphors in their speeches, highlighting their strategic function in persuasion and leadership construction. By analyzing selected speeches, including Trump’s inaugural address and Mirziyoyev’s key policy speeches, this thesis explores the key metaphorical frameworks both leaders employ. The findings suggest that while both use conflict, journey, and building metaphors, their rhetorical styles diverge in their cultural and political contexts, influencing public communication and reception.

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