Assignment #4 - Rhetorical Structure Essay After closely analyzing the structure of two Presidential Inaugural Addresses made by President Obama and former President George W. Bush‚ the perspicuous rhetoric of President Obama reigned supreme. Barack Obama delivered his Inaugural Address as the first African American president of the United States. However‚ he did not dwell on the social and historical significance of his election. Instead he remained humble‚ focusing on illuminating the social‚
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the most deadly battles of the war (Battle of Gettysburg ). After this battle‚ the president at the time‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ addressed his people with a speech‚ the Gettysburg Address‚ which still resonates though the people of our country today. Although the speech only roughly lasted two minutes‚ Lincoln used various devices that appealed to the people and caused them to agree with Lincoln’s opinion that all men should be treated equal‚ no matter their skin color or race. Out of the 271 words Lincoln
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Analysis of Reagan’s Inaugural Address 40th president of the United States‚ Ronald Reagan‚ in his Inaugural speech claims that America is the best country. Reagan’s purpose is to renew the American spirit. He takes on a patriotic tone in order to instill that we can do anything as a team in the American people. Reagan depicts the pathos appeal in his Inaugural address. He supports this appeal by using diction such as church and God‚ dreams and hopes‚ our country and countrymen. He’s letting us
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Rhetorical Analysis on JFK’s Inaugural Address Majority of the people know the eminent line “ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country” (Kennedy). That is indubitably one of the most well known segments of his speech‚ however‚ there are other parts that made it memorable. He knew he was not only speaking to America‚ but other countries as well. His speech keeps the audience both focused on what is important and understanding of the point he is trying to make
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In the "Inaugural Address" (1961)‚ John F. Kennedy suggests that the people of America‚ newly emancipated countries‚ and adversaries should put aside their differences‚ and work together for world peace. Kennedy uses tropes and schemes in order to motivate American people to do something‚ and other countries for world peace. Kennedy explicates his deliberation by using figurative diction‚ inspirational tone‚ and parallel syntax. Kennedy uses figurative diction to bring attention to these phrases
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States of America when John F. Kennedy was elected president. Sputnik was orbiting in space‚ the Cold War raged in the background and to combat the fear‚ America needed a strong‚ dependable leader. At this time‚ Kennedy barely beat his presidential competitor Richard Nixon causing uneasy feelings in the American public. To alleviate the apprehension‚ John F. Kennedy delivered an inspiring inaugural speech which sent a message of strength to the nation and world. Kennedy saturated the speech with rhetoric
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John F. Kennedy (JFK) is the 35th president of the United States of America. On January 20‚ 1961‚ he made his Inaugural Address. In this speech‚ he addressed his goals for the nation when he says‚ "we shall pay any price‚ bear any burden‚ meet any hardship‚ support any friend‚ oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty." By this means that as a nation‚ we should meet any needs necessary to maintain the freedom and justice of the people. He uses effective tactics and rhetorical devices
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was no exception. Kennedy was considered to be one of the better presidents the American people have had. He was well respected by many Americans during his time in office. He gave inspiration to the American people. I read two articles and looked at one picture that thoroughly showed his influence. Kennedy’s inauguration speech united the American people. Kennedy worked very well with pathos. He talked of the American citizens could help America and fight common enemies. Kennedy also talks of the
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delivers a speech to the people of the nation‚ which are divided‚ reflecting on the causes and meaning of the American Civil War. Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address requests the North and the South to put aside the disputes that are causing the division in order to restore the broken nation. Through powerful diction‚ figurative language‚ and rhetorical devices‚ Lincoln’s moving speech help accomplish his determination of uniting the nation back together. Lincoln introduces his speech by reminding both
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Rhetorical Analysis of Barack Obama’s Inaugural Address The inaugural address‚ spoken by President Barack Obama‚ was largely written by the 27 year old Jon Favreau. “What is Required: The Price & Promise of Citizenship” captured the audience of the American people‚ with Obama’s natural ability to achieve praise without really saying anything. The country was told once again that we are in a crisis and that change is the answer. The speech teaches about Obama’s thoughts on common defense
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