In Lincoln’s opening lines of his speech, he establishes that he knows that neither attitude has changed. The North is still pressing for expulsion of slavery and the South is still pushing for expansion of slavery. However, he establishes that slavery is not the point of his address. He uses words such as “extended,” “pursued,” “progress” and “reasonably satisfactory” to show that his main points are the effects the war will have on future generations. He does not address the issue with a condescending tone: he speaks in a supportive, optimistic way that encourages unity.…
Throughout her speech Kelley compares and contrast different states child labor laws. Kelley states, “In Alabama the law provides that a child… not work longer than 8 hours”. Here kelley creates a general idea of how long kids have to work. She does this to represent the hardships the children are facing. Then she continues and says, “In Georgia there is no restriction whatever!” Emphasizing the workload the children have Kelley sparks anger within the NAWSA. As she compares the workload of New Jersey to Alabama, “New Jersey took a long backwards step”. New Jersey repealed a law that required children to stop working earlier. This is very clear how they took a step backward because with this law repealed children must work more which is not…
The writer of “The Cornerstone Speech” is Alexander Stephens, who once was the Confederate vice-president of the USA. Alexander Stephens was from Georgia. In “The Cornerstone Speech” he’s reaching out to his new government. He’s also speaking to the white citizens of the northern US. The topic of Stephens’ speech is the separation of blacks and whites.…
Why do you think that this speech continues to affect people today? Analyze the qualities that make it so powerful. How does the history of the speech contribute to its impact? On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph to explain your…
I think roosevelt gave a powerful speech roosevelt used pathos when he said only thing we have to fear is fear it nameless.ethical appeals- values/beliefs/sense of right and wrong-value is nonesty see tone. used logos- logical appeals sense of reason and logic-taxes have risen, savings are gone ,unemployment. the speech is powerful and by use ethos and pathos and…
I could not decide on what speech that I want to do. So I just picked a random speech. I choose the speech based on the gender of the speaker and the topic on the speech. The speech I am giving is 1988 DNC Keynote Addresses given by Dorothy Ann Willis Richards.…
The story is told of a union soldier who during the early days of the Civil War in America was arrested on the charges of desertion.…
For centuries, a president’s inaugural address has held profound importance, and is expected to be a memorable one. John F. Kennedy’s in particular, was one of the most touching and inspiring inaugural addresses in our country’s history and it continues to be analyzed in classrooms, articles, and on television today. His words gained the people’s confidence that he had a positive future in store for America, and his moving statements kept the attention on him captivated. His uses of rhetorical strategies caused his arguments to be emphasized as well as considered, and he was able to say so much without boring those listening. He not only demonstrated the commitment that he was willing to make for the good of America, but he also encouraged citizens to join him in his effort. Regardless of the many methods Kennedy used to create his outstanding Address, the tone in which it was told is the most powerful one he used to win the crowd and earn their respect. His use of tone is effective in achieving his purpose- that those witnessing the speech desire to unite with Kennedy and overcome the common obstacles that faced their country together.…
Bill Clinton’s memorial speech was straight forward and to the point. There were three central messages that stood out in the speech. One was we do not need violence to win. The second was one man’s words and his followers made a difference and changed America for the better. The Third was to repay the debt by being thankful and we have the ability to change America.…
“The speech was about the Tuskegee Airmen and how their past, present, and future has affected us today. I focused on a lot of history” said Landin. “I’ve talked a few times to people, but I’ve never talked so many people before—it was huge audience. I felt very important, I want to be a leader when I want to me older and this has never really happened. I was really nervous when I got up there, but then a wave of confidence hit me and it was very memorable--it changed who I am. I wanted to teach them something, and I wanted to express my voice. I don’t care if they judge how I said it, because I’m sure I taught one person something. The Tuskegee Airman gave me two dollars for winning the contest—a two dollar lucky bill. Having the speaker made everything seem more real, because reading about it actually different from listening to someone. The speaker spoke about his time, and talked about it wasn’t a proud thing shooting down a Japanese airplane—it was a new perspective. He was passionate, and the majority respected it.”…
What constitutes a great and memorable speech? Following the recent results of the October 19th federal election in Canada, two major speeches were delivered – Justin Trudeau’s victory speech and Steven Harper’s defeat speech. Just as with President Barack Obama’s 2008 victory speech ("Top 10 Presidential Addresses of All Time"), people with political preference may rank one of the two speeches more highly solely due to the identity of the speaker. Thankfully however, Lifehack provides some invaluable insights on the basic factors of a memorable public address. According to the website, imagery increases the effectiveness of a strong public speech, as does connection with the audience and persuasive, powerful statements. Taking those factors into account will help in evaluating both Trudeau’s and Harper’s speeches with a minimal amount of political bias.…
Farber, David R., and Eric Foner. The Age of Great Dreams: America in the 1960s. New…
The main idea of William J. Clinton’s speech “Remarks to the Convocation of the Church of God in Christ” is that the United States is becoming more violent every day, many innocent children are dying every day, and that he wants the American people to start doing something about it. In his speech Clinton spoke at the church where Martin Luther King Jr. last delivered a sermon about freedom. Clinton used the opportunity to address issues of crime, violence, and family as he launches his plans to make America safer for future generations. He addressed many stories where young kids were being killed and being violent towards others.…
"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality.... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word ( ~Martin Luther King, Jr.)." The novel "To kill a mockingbird" was written by Harper Lee in the 1960s about Two kids Jem and Scout who live in Maycomb county with their dad Atticus Finch and their maid Calpurnia. In this town many things happen, for example, there was a trial About how A black man named Tom Robinson rapes a girl named Mayella Ewell (A white girl). Out of everyone in the town, Atticus was asked to defend Tom and he accepted causing everyone to call Atticus names…
After reviewing the four speeches I chose to address The Gettysburg Address. To me this is one of the most important speeches in history addressing the past, present and future. Abraham Lincoln started his speech by reminding his audience that 87 years ago our country was founded based on Liberty and equality. Then added that our nation was being tested therefore the Civil War took place they fought and won. Lincoln acknowledged those who have fallen for our country and also reminded his audience that Civil War was not just a fight but also a way to save the union; which would bring freedom and equality for them at that time as well as the future.…