Zur Versprachlichung der Emotionen in Presseinterviews

Press interviews have an established position both in the tabloid and in the quality press. Since their basis are conversation and interpersonal communication, the press interviews can express emotions. This study explores the question of emotions in the selected interviews and their realization in language. After presentation of the theoretical foundations the results of the analysis of twenty interviews are given. It will be proven that the emotions in press interviews are not just explicitly called. In the first place, they are expressed and signalised thanks to various formulas, adjectives or interjections. The emotionality of press interviews makes them particularly interesting for the readers.