This article examines the role of context in shaping linguistic modalities in political discourse, using a semantic-pragmatic approach. It explores how politicians utilize language to influence public opinion and steer audience interpretation, emphasizing that linguistic styles are more than mere tools for conveying meaning. Rather, they direct interpretations and control inferencing. The article categorizes linguistic styles into six major types, including epistemic, deontic, evaluative, and interrogative styles, all of which are shaped by the cultural, historical, and political context in which they occur.
Keywords : Political Discourse, Pragmatic Context, Linguistic Modalities, Political Strategies, Political Influence, Linguistic Styles
Halima MOHIB: The Laboratory for Discourse Analysis and Knowledge Systems Cadi Ayyad University, Kingdom of _MOROCCO
Salim RAMI: Full Professor, Multidisciplinary Faculty of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Kingdom of _MOROCCO