Functional Discourse Analysis of Queen Elizabeth II’s Speech in 2020

Lin Shao

doi:10.54097/nd918322

Authors

Lin Shao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/nd918322

Keywords:

Systemic Functional Grammar; Christmas speech; Metafunction; Discourse Analysis.

Abstract

Based on Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics, this thesis analyzes Elizabeth II’s 2020 Christmas speech and studies how the Queen uses language skills to obtain the support of the audience. Through the method of functional discourse analysis, this paper explores the performance of the three metafunctions of language in discourse. A comprehensive and in-depth analysis of Christmas speeches shows the operability and applicability of systemic functional linguistics theory in explaining political discourse, which is of practical significance. In addition, representative and contemporary political discourses are selected, and the analysis results are more practical.

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