John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address was a grand event that captured the attention of many. Additionally, documents were released that convey the legacy of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy. From John F. Kennedy’s actual inaugural address to an article titled “Inside Kennedy’s Inauguration, 50 Years On” that originated from a website named “Daily Beast” and later migrated to Newsweek to a photograph of the swearing-in ceremony. All three documents use styles focusing of how they convey the legacy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, however, they all carry their own way of doing so. While some styles are used consistently throughout the documents others are not, for instance, their use of rhetorical devices and appeals, their syntax and diction, as well as their use …show more content…
It uses syntax and diction differently by using more dialogue due to it being an article. “‘This is really bad,’ he said, looking at the chipped floors.” Despite their differences it is similar to Kennedy’s inaugural address in a way as they both have to keep a level of formality.
The third document greatly differs from the rest of the documents as it is a photograph. Therefore there is no need for syntax and diction.
More than that, the use of SOAPS is taken into consideration when Kennedy wrote this inaugural address. The subject of Kennedy’s inaugural address is the purpose and the obligation of the American people. The occasion it was set in was a cold day in January. This affects the the speech because the audience is out in the cold which means the speech would have to be short. The audience are the vast number of people present in the cold and those at home watching from their television. The purpose would be to unite the audience. As the speaker, Kennedy is giving the crowd his energy to keep them interested and all without any hat or a