SPEECH PORTRAIT ANALYSIS OF FEDERAL CHANCELLER OLAF SCHOLZ

Abstract

The article attempts to compile a speech portrait of the current Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, based on three fundamental aspects – social, behavioral and linguistic – in order to identify the reasons for the anti-rating of one of the key politicians of modern Germany. Particular attention is paid to the linguistic and behavioral aspects, as they are more reflective of the personality of the individual. Thus, the psychological features of behavior are reflected in the neologism formed from the surname of Chancellor Olaf Scholz – “scholzen”, the meaning of which occurs thanks to the comments of native speakers (Internet users). The most frequent lexical units used by the Federal Chancellor are also identified, among which a special place is given to occasional ones. The analysis helps to create a certain image of a politician as an indecisive person, evading a direct answer to the questions posed, using “loud” words that go against actions.