demandsuch
Demandsuch is a term used in discourse analysis to describe a rhetorical pattern in which a speaker frames a demand as universally necessary by embedding it in a claim that signals non-negotiability. The term is used to categorize statements that pair a direct demand with an absolutist framing, such as “We demand such reforms” or “Such protections are due now,” in which the recommended outcome is presented as both rightful and unavoidable.
Etymology and usage notes indicate that demandsuch originates as a neologism in English-language scholarly and analytical
Forms and context: Demandsuch appears across political rhetoric, advocacy campaigns, and online discourse. Common manifestations include
Reception and critique: Some analysts view demandsuch as a useful heuristic for examining performative rhetoric and
See also: normative rhetoric, performative utterance, political discourse analysis.