Abstract
From a communication perspective, the Israeli government’s reaction to the Corona virus outbreak included a multi-speaker strategy, designed to convey a multi-faceted message addressing all levels of government action. This article examines this strategy by using the terms "the rhetorical arena" (Frandsen & Johansen 2010) and "formal polyphony". The rhetorical strategies identified in the government's statements are sowing fear, creating hope, and praising. The users' comments from From a communication perspective, the Israeli government’s reaction to the Coronavirus outbreak included a multi-speaker strategy, designed to convey a multi-faceted message addressing all levels of government action. This article examines this strategy by using the terms "the rhetorical arena" (Frandsen & Johansen 2010) and "formal polyphony". The rhetorical strategies identified in the government's statements are sowing fear, creating hope, and praising. The users' comments from.
| Translated title of the contribution | Polyphony and Silencing in the Israeli Government’s Statements during the Coronavirus Crisis \ |
|---|---|
| Original language | Hebrew |
| Pages (from-to) | 335-353 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | עיונים בשפה וחברה |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| State | Published - 2021 |
IHP publications
- ihp
- COVID-19 (Disease)
- COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
- Communication
- Crisis management
- Israel -- Politics and government
- Language and languages -- Political aspects
- Rhetoric
- Sound