Aleeza Waxman Mrs. Beach AP English September 29th, 2013 President Kennedy’s inaugural speech introduced Americans to his ideas and beliefs that he wanted to make a reality during his presidency. He tries to convey a sense of trustworthiness because if the nation doesn’t trust him, they will never feel comfortable during his term in office. Kennedy uses strategies like pathos, antithesis, and parallelism to help interpret his goals to the people and form a good relationship with the nation based on trust. Throughout the course of his speech, President Kennedy uses several persuasive appeals to inspire and gain the trust of his audience. However, Kennedy effectively uses emotional language to make his audience feel involved in his goals as President.
Both of them are addressing their speech when America is in tough situation. So they choose to put the American dreams, their glorious tradition- democracy, the love of their country and the vital role America will take in the near future. By reviewing the history and the efforts made by their forefather who have carried American up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom, they show determination to go along with this convention, leading America to a better day. Besides, they both emphasize the
Thirty-fifth President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, in his inaugural address, expresses the need to unite in order to gain world peace. Because Kennedy gave this speech during his inauguration, he inspires an entire audience around the world, instead of just in America. Kennedy’s purpose is to begin making a better America, to in turn make a better World. He adopts an inspirational tone in order to recruit the citizens of the world to help him. Kennedy begins his speech by stating that we, as the United States are willing to help any friend or indifferent group in the pursuit of liberty.
Third is logos, the act of persuading by providing the audience with logic of the author's arguments. Every aspect of rhetorical appeals was shown in Senator Barack Obama's speech. In the speech, Obama uses these appeals to persuade his audience that we, as Americans, need to come together as a union to solve the problems of our society. Obama begins his speech by reciting the first line of the United States Constitution, "We the people, in order to form a more perfect union" (647). Through the use of the United States Constitution, Obama shows his credibility to write the speech and for the nation to trust him and realize the importance of his speech.
This section speaks solely regarding the past, and the equality of our nation. Firstly, Lincoln alludes to the Declaration of Independence, and what it states, which is, “...all men are created equal.” With saying this, Lincoln proved his credibility and made it clear that he is trying his best to equalize his people. Lincoln proved his credibility by demonstrating to his people that he did his research, and has paid close attention to the previous events that occurred in their country. Another aspect of the speech that proved him credible, was his diction, for 87 years ago, which in this case was, “Four score and seven years ago….” Additionally, Lincoln capitalized the word, “Liberty.” By doing so, he emphasized its importance, and connects back to his claim, that peace and equality should be obtained, like the Declaration of Independence states. Lastly, Lincoln’s syntax in this first section, is very
Moving on to paragraphs 8 through 17 is hopeful and optimistic by providing his audience with many examples of how the Americans survived several crises in the past. An example can be the sentence "We must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remarking America" gives encouragement to his voters to trust him and work with him to
The purpose of this statement is to establish his commitment to providing for the common good of the nation by taking the oath of office. JFK continues with an appeal to the emotions, or pathos, of his audience by addressing a topic heavy on the hearts and minds of many Americans with the statement, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty” (Kennedy). He tries to bring peace to his audience and tries to unite them as one. He also backs the up saying, “united, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do”
This credibility is created by him showing that he has followed the same rules that had been in effect for about 175 years. He shows that he has a legitimate responsibility to the American public as did the previous presidents. His introduction presents the fact that he is official. As Kennedy advances on into his speech, he continues to keep the attention of the people. He does this by using emotionally charged words to draw in the American public and get them to relate to the topics at hand.
He speaks of his gratitude toward the American people and his thanks for their support. Washington then transitions. Interestingly, he says he “ought to stop” at this point (barely a quarter of the way through the address), but then mentions how he feels duty bound to offer his counsel. Seven words into his sage advice we find the word “liberty”. How precious liberty was to Washington.
"The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it – and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country." This notable quote pronounced by John Fitzgerald Kennedy during his first inaugural address to the American public truly embodies the life of mission of JFK. The life and mission of John Fitzgerald Kennedy is exemplified through this quote which he proclaimed during his first inaugural address as president of the United States. John F. Kennedy and a New Generation, written by David Burner, is a biography that focuses on the successes, failures, controversies and presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy.