This article explores the emotional or emotive dimension of prosecutorial speech behavior in both English and Uzbek languages. Although legal discourse is often viewed as strictly formal and dominated by factual argumentation, the reality is that prosecutors, like other legal professionals, may strategically employ emotive language to influence judges, jurors, and other participants in the judicial process. By examining rhetorical, cultural, and linguistic factors unique to English and Uzbek prosecutorial discourse, this study demonstrates how emotional elements intersect with logical argumentation. Drawing on comparative rhetoric and sociolinguistic concepts, the article addresses how the use of certain lexical choices, intonation patterns, and culturally shaped expectations regarding courtroom performance can modify the persuasive force of prosecutorial speech. Ultimately, the analysis sheds light on the significance of emotive factors in legal proceedings across different language communities, revealing how the delicate interplay of logic and emotion contributes to the effectiveness and reception of prosecutorial discourse.

Prosecutorial speech behavior, emotivity, English language

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