THE PRAGMATIC STUDY OF PASSIVE CONSTRUCTIONS IN ENGLISH MEDIA DISCOURSE

Авторы

  • Dilbar Saidova Nordic International University

Аннотация

This study explores the pragmatic functions of passive constructions in English media discourse. The research focuses on how passive voice is used not only as a grammatical structure but also as a communicative and stylistic device in news and media texts. The study analyzes the role of passive constructions in organizing information, emphasizing results, suppressing or backgrounding agents, and creating an impersonal and objective tone. Particular attention is given to the ways in which passive voice contributes to framing events and influencing readers’ interpretations. The theoretical framework of the study is based on functional linguistics, discourse analysis, and pragmatics, which provide tools for understanding the relationship between grammatical form and communicative purpose.

 

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Опубликован

2026-04-19