Recognizing and Combating Emotive Language: Examples Associated With Sport

• Autores: Chad Seifried
• Localización: Quest, ISSN 0033-6297, Vol. 60, Nº. 2, 2008, págs. 200-213
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Emotive language frequently appears in sporting contexts because it arouses feelings within its participants, listeners, and readers. The use of emotive language frequently provokes criticism because some people abuse emotive language to manipulate individuals, environments, and events. In addition, many individuals fail to understand how and when to use emotive terms properly. This makes its use on some occasions debatable and important to study. This article aims to examine the concept of emotive language and demonstrate how descriptive language can also prompt emotional reactions. The article distinctively attempts to aid the understanding of emotive language by analyzing two major forms, that cloud issues and obfuscate thought, through the lens of sport. They are euphemisms and doublespeak. Importantly, this article also identifies how educators can improve their writing and help others recognize and call attention to the inappropriate use of emotive language. Finally, it identifies future areas we could study to help enlighten ourselves on this important topic