An approach to the host's discursive style in Spanish " testimony" talk shows

Mónica Aznárez-Mauleón*

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    Abstract

    The present paper focuses on a particular kind of TV talk show: one that, in view of its longevity and audience size, may be said to be very successful with TV viewers in Spain. The host in this style of programme is in one sense the key participant, controlling and guiding conversation with and between guests. The analysis of two different programmes featuring four different hosts has shown that there are certain linguistic patterns that are systematically used by all of them and that directly relate to their role and their goals as managers of this kind of show. This paper focuses on the most pervasive patterns that appear in the main section of the programme: the host-guest interactions. It argues that there is a particular discursive style that is role-related and that the hosts strategically use to achieve certain goals through the show.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)50-73
    Number of pages24
    JournalJournal of Pragmatics
    Volume45
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jan 2013

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