language of politics

Question 1

Margaret Thatchers speech

Answer 1

the first female PM which is she’s defined, uses the common concrete count noun ‘lady’ to show her position of influential/instrumental power, the word ‘lady’ is usually used to patronise

Question 2

Harold Wilson speech

Answer 2

• influential speaker through use of pronoun/direct address in order to assert his position of power onto UK citizens
• formal title in reference to past PM ‘Mr Heath’- he stays formal but criticises him
• Points out weaknesses of previous party to gain support so they’re seen as superior ‘disastrous failure of three and a half years of Conservative government’