LINGUISTIC PECULIARITIES OF CALL-TO-ACTION PHRASES IN DIGITAL DISCOURSE

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46991/FLHE.2025.29.2.005

Keywords:

audience engagement, call-to-action phrases, digital discourse, digital marketing, linguistic features

Abstract

This study investigates Call-to-Action (CTA) phrases in digital discourse, focusing on their linguistic characteristics that aim to elicit specific responses from audiences. In the context of online marketing, where digital communication has a significant influence on consumer behavior, CTAs serve as crucial tools for engagement and conversion. The investigation, employing methods of discourse analysis and linguistic analysis, demonstrates that CTA phrases utilize direct action verbs, concise structures, and elements of urgency, such as buy now or limited time offer, to capture attention and prompt immediate action. Furthermore, effective CTAs are tailored to the target audience, taking into account their interests and motivations. By elucidating the linguistic mechanisms underlying CTA phrases, this research offers insights into optimizing digital marketing strategies for greater impact and responsiveness.

Author Biographies

  • Hamlet Arakelyan, Yerevan State University
    Assistant Professor, PhD (English Philology Department, YSU)   Dr. Hamlet Arakelyan is a lecturer at Yerevan State University with expertise in the analysis of media discourse, language, and style. His teaching and research focus on how language shapes meaning, ideology, and representation in news, advertising, and digital media. With a PhD in Media Linguistics, Dr. Hamlet Arakelyan combines linguistic theory with media studies to explore the dynamics of communication in contemporary society.
  • Anahit Aleksanyan, Yerevan State University

    Anahit Aleksanyan Vardan

    MA student at the Department of Cross-Cultural Communication, Faculty of European Languages and Communication

    Yerevan State University, Armenia

    Email: anahit.aleqsanyan7@edu.ysu.am

    Mobile: +374 77027588

     

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Published

2025-12-17

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Linguistics