Abstract
The study set out to explore the rhetoric language of the Okyeame and the part it played as a gatekeeping strategy in Akan royal communication in the traditional court. As the art of using skill in language writing and speaking to persuade and influence, Rhetoric takes its source from a wide selection of human discourse. The research revealed that the Okyeame employs the use of certain linguistics arts such as proverbs, metaphors and symbols in communication which serve as a means of polishing and summarizing messages to and from the chief in the traditional court. In his desire to keep the royal gates of communication, the Okyeame exercises his skill in language use for the chief and audiences gathered at the traditional court. It was revealed that the Okyeame’s use of rhetoric language enhances brevity and precision in Akan royal communication in the performance of his duty as the Okyeame. Keywords: Rhetoric; Okyeame; gatekeeping; proverbs; metaphors DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/91-03 Publication date: June 30th 2020
Highlights
Rhetoric generally is the art of speaking or writing with a main purpose to persuade or influence
Rhetoric takes its source from a wide selection of human discourse in terms of speaking and writing with an intention to persuade
9.0 CONCLUSION The researcher arrived at the conclusion that, rhetoric language aids in brevity and precision
Summary
Rhetoric generally is the art of speaking or writing with a main purpose to persuade or influence. Rhetoric takes its source from a wide selection of human discourse in terms of speaking and writing with an intention to persuade. Rhetoric designates the practice of persuasive oratory and description of ways to construct a successful speech. It selects from a vast realm of human discourse, occasions for speaking and writing that can be regarded as persuasive in intent. It categorises the types of discourse it has selected, analyses each of the types in terms of structure and purpose and identifies the means for successful construction of each types
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