Use of Literary Devices (Obama Speech)

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Obama was the first black President of America. The first President to publicly endorse same-sex marriage in America. He is the first President to own four identical pairs of black, size eleven shoes in America. Obama is America. (Antistrophe) It is true that he brought over 10,000 soldiers back home from Afghanistan, it is true that he balances both his daughters and the weight of America on his shoulders, (Zeugma) and it is true that he can bench press an impressive 200lbs. (Anaphora) Obama is the white picket fence in the American Dream. (Metaphor) A fence full of hope, trust and truth. (Personification) In the 2008 President elections Obama thrashed his opponent (Hyperbole), his votes pilled up as high as the Empire State building! (Simile) One of Obamas most successful operations was locating the leader of Al Qaeda, Osama Bin Ladin. In some ways, Obama was defined by Osama. (Irony) Obama inspires me. Inspires me to be a better person, (Anadiplosis) to be courageous and always be- be- sorry, he’s just so inspirational! (Aposiopesis) Obama, I love you! (Apostrophe) I’m not sure if it is important enough to mention the fact that Obama can make a mean chili con carne, but I don’t know, wouldn’t you agree that its amazing how he hands it out free to the homeless? It’s just my opinion but.. (Apophasis/Aporia) Obama has definitely changed America around for the good. America having a few trillion dollars of debt isn’t anything surprising with all the new technology and medical attention America has been getting. It will only take a few quick years to pay it off. (Litotes) I’m not saying Obama is perfect, but he most certainly is flawless (Antithesis), and he will continue to have power over America, if America gives him the power.

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