Rhetorical Analysis Of Anwar Sadat Statement To The Knesset

Anwar Sadat’s 1977 speech “statement to the Knesset” demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the Israeli - Arab conflict, as addressed to the Israeli government. Sadat, through use of rhetorical techniques, creates an empathetical connection with both primary and secondary audiences, as demonstrated firmly through implementation of inclusive pronouns, purposeful generalisation, and overwhelming use of high modality language. Through a manipulation of these techniques, Sadat explores the complexity of human desire, as his call for a durable and just peace comments on the concept of interpersonal relations, through repetitious use of inclusive literary techniques, phrases, and generalisations. The overall effect of Sadat’s literary techniques