Rhetorical Analysis Of Jfk Inaugural Address

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In his Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy attempts to reach the Americans, creating a sense of unity among the nations. Kennedy embraces everyone around him understanding that he not talks about himself. “Together” they can create peace and allowing all “our neighbors” to join. Kennedy’s use of diction naturally grabs the audience attention, ensuring everyone has an idea of his unity. Yet, in Kennedy’s word choice in the second part of his speech mentions the words “suffer” and “injustice” towards Americans creating sympathy and bad for those who are negatively affected by issues related to civil rights. Mentions the people who are “poor” and the overall nation “struggling” and his concern for the American people. The readers admires his consideration

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