Implementation of the communication strategies of Joseph Biden and Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential debate
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31558/1815-3070.2024.48.4Keywords:
communication strategies, presidential debates, Joseph Biden, Donald Trump, rhetorical techniques, political communication, voter behaviorAbstract
The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the communication strategies of Joseph Biden and Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential debate. Tasks include identifying and categorizing rhetorical techniques, evaluating their effectiveness, and investigating the impact of strategies on voter behavior and election outcomes.
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