Mitt Romney’s Rhetorical Strategies in “Faith in America” This nation was founded on religion, and eventually, the slogan evolved into “In God we trust.” The great American leaders of the past never dared forget the God in Heaven who watches over the land and the people. In America, religion seems to be the heart and soul of the country. It seems to be the gears turning and allowing the country to continue moving forward and progressing at such incredible speeds. But with religion, there is a fine line that cannot be crossed. In the beginning, it had to be made clear that the separation of church and state was a necessity. Presidents of America are not to rule as religious leaders, but rather, they are to rule with loyalty and respect for
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This idea of the separation of religion from presidential leadership became a big debate in the 2008 Presidential elections when Mitt Romney joined the race. Some citizens believed that this bold Mormon would overly implement his religious beliefs and flip the nation upside down. This arousal of fear in people’s hearts caused Romney to act. In Mitt Romney’s “Faith in America,” he courageously utilizes unifying diction, voice merging, and familial metaphors in order to connect with his audience. He employs these devices to dispel his audience’s fear and re-emphasize his stance that while he will not pander or throw away his religion, Romney will always put the Constitution of the United States of America first.
Throughout his speech, Romney uses unifying diction to win the hearts of his audience and evoke a sense of unity and togetherness among him and the people of the United States. He states, “How we respond to today’s challenges will define our generation” (Romney 3). By referring to …show more content…
By employing this rhetorical strategy, Romney is increasing his chances of winning the election. An example of a familial metaphor exists when Romney states, “You left us, your children, a free and strong America” (Romney 3). While addressing the current President, Romney depicts the rising leading generation as the children of the President. Comparing the rising generation to the children of the current leading generation, Romney powerfully creates another unifying element among the country, and depicts the nation as one big, happy family. The reason this rhetorical strategy is useful is because a family unit is natural to all humans. Everyone can relate to a family setting in one way, shape, or form. The family unit is where people can learn, grow, and make mistakes, while still being loved through it all. By using this familial metaphor, Romney is explaining that America is a place where everyone can make mistakes, learn, and grow together as a nation. This rhetorical move appeals to pathos, because Romney stresses the familial emotions of citizens, and assures them that as a unified nation, the United States will progress together as a family. Another example in which Romney uses a familial metaphor is when Romney states that “America faces a new generation of challenges” (Romney 3). Although some people may not
This idea of the separation of religion from presidential leadership became a big debate in the 2008 Presidential elections when Mitt Romney joined the race. Some citizens believed that this bold Mormon would overly implement his religious beliefs and flip the nation upside down. This arousal of fear in people’s hearts caused Romney to act. In Mitt Romney’s “Faith in America,” he courageously utilizes unifying diction, voice merging, and familial metaphors in order to connect with his audience. He employs these devices to dispel his audience’s fear and re-emphasize his stance that while he will not pander or throw away his religion, Romney will always put the Constitution of the United States of America first.
Throughout his speech, Romney uses unifying diction to win the hearts of his audience and evoke a sense of unity and togetherness among him and the people of the United States. He states, “How we respond to today’s challenges will define our generation” (Romney 3). By referring to …show more content…
By employing this rhetorical strategy, Romney is increasing his chances of winning the election. An example of a familial metaphor exists when Romney states, “You left us, your children, a free and strong America” (Romney 3). While addressing the current President, Romney depicts the rising leading generation as the children of the President. Comparing the rising generation to the children of the current leading generation, Romney powerfully creates another unifying element among the country, and depicts the nation as one big, happy family. The reason this rhetorical strategy is useful is because a family unit is natural to all humans. Everyone can relate to a family setting in one way, shape, or form. The family unit is where people can learn, grow, and make mistakes, while still being loved through it all. By using this familial metaphor, Romney is explaining that America is a place where everyone can make mistakes, learn, and grow together as a nation. This rhetorical move appeals to pathos, because Romney stresses the familial emotions of citizens, and assures them that as a unified nation, the United States will progress together as a family. Another example in which Romney uses a familial metaphor is when Romney states that “America faces a new generation of challenges” (Romney 3). Although some people may not