Specific Linguistic Features of English Texts on International Relations

The linguistic analysis of monographs on International Relations carried out in the article reveals lexical, grammatical and stylistic features of texts of the respective register. The main emphasis has been placed on international political changes and their influence on the development of the language of International Relations. The author dwells upon the linguistic devices which help to create, shape, sustain, manipulate and direct public opinion towards objectives that writers of monographs attempt to attain. The article demonstrates that writers of texts on International Relations use a great number of stylistic devices to persuade readers to adopt beliefs and attitudes of heads of state and to form an opinion of the policies pursued by them. The techniques of persuasion which are commonly used by writers of monographs to shape messages targeted at maximizing their desired impact and minimizing undesired collateral effects are highlighted in the publication.