Examining Barrack Obama’s compelling speech “A More Perfect Union” given during his candidacy, much of this speech has become a notable moment during Obama’s run for presidency and America at the time. Through rhetorical analysis it can be seen that in preparation during the time it was written, Obama’s writing techniques used in expressing what he wanted to speak on were done with precision and intent on how his speech would be put together. In Obama 's speech elements of rhetorical framework are existing, as appeals, devices, and context, construct the overall tone and purpose of the content. Being able to write and present it the way it was, a positive reception was the result of the purpose of the material. At the time while the speech was already considered successful, however, further analysis of Obama’s writing techniques reveal and show what effects and elements strengthen his content making it successful.1 In Obama’s speech the rhetorical appeal ethos is strongly relevant in his speech by examining the time and event when it was given, and who it was given by. With Obama being someone of credibility and one who people would want to hear speak, this can easily can be distinguished, as at the time, Obama was a serious candidate in the election. Additionally, Obama’s authority as the lead speaker is again based on his situation due to him running for presidency and answering questions surrounding his past church activities and affiliations. In the speech topics such…
attention, and was not an obvious choice when compared to other candidates. After his inspiring speech however, Obama became well known throughout America which was good news for John Kerry, as Obama’s speech was intended to persuade voters to support Kerry as president. Obama uses rhetorical devices such as climax in structure, epistrophe, and metonymy to persuade skeptical voters to vote for John Kerry as their next president. Obama makes his speech more convincing by using climax…
In Obama’s “Tucson Memorial Address,” he addresses the tragedy of the shooting that occurred in Casas Adobes, Arizona, resulting in the death of six people. When he addresses the tragedy, he expresses that the violence that continues to occur is destroying the image that Americans have built for this country. Barack Obama uses the rhetorical techniques of pathos, anecdotes, and kairos to further emphasize his argument about the consistent rise of violence in the United States, relating to his…
A Rhetorical Analysis: Compare and Contrast the Rhetorical Appeals and Techniques used in Obama’s Eulogy and Usher’s song “Chains” President Barack Obama, in his eulogy for Reverend Pinckney delivers an emotional speech that left many in tears and inspired, inspired to make change. Obama’s speech was intended towards all citizens of the United States, especially the victimized families and people of South Carolina. During his eulogy, Obama praises the great man that Reverend Pinckney was and…
’ but that they are willing to work hard in order to achieve their dreams. This seems to solidify Obama’s ethos with the audience, especially when combined with the specific scenarios that he uses to exemplify the need for his policies. The middle section of the speech is dedicated to the 2004 Presidential Election. Obama speaks on several topics that were of great interest to the Democrats to whom he was speaking, such as the Iraq war, foreign policy, education, and health care. The next…
RHETORICAL ANALYSIS: Obama VS. Romney It is not relatively easy to be a great speaker. To pull your audience to you, and have them consuming every sentence you prepare for them, every word you breathe. Your audience has to believe in you, trust you. They need hope and encouragement. Every word produced, and every expression given away, has to be a part of the plan. Essentially, prevailing as a great speaker is an art; an art that must be practiced and polished until a fresh gem is formed.…
new president brought an announcement of power for the new position he had quite recently procured. The most acclaimed discourse in the previous three years must be President Obama 's inaugural discourse. The event was his introduction as the President of the United States of America after an avalanche win in the decisions in a greater part of the states in America. The discourse Obama conveyed in his day of introduction served as an expressing gratitude toward speech and an affirmation of power…
In 2010, American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga gave a speech in Portland, Maine about the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” The speech, titled “The Prime Rib of America,” went viral online and changed many lives. Following the speech, the act was repealed after seventeen years since it was put in place. The effect of Gaga’s speech was changing the future to better the lives of the members of the LGBT community and to foster love. Her speech was monumental because she had a large audience willing…
During the election in 2016 one of the candidates said very hurtful and hateful things about women. They have come a long way to be treated equally. We thought that we left all this behind, it seems like we haven't. While Michelle Obama was still the 44th first lady of the United States gave this speech while the elections were going on in 2016 “ Michelle Obama’s speech on Donald Trump’s Alleged Treatment Of Women”. She thought that she needed to speak about it to conclude that women are not…
like the American dream and all of the great prospects that defined America were lost. However this was also the year that the current 44th president of the United States of America was elected, Barack Obama, the first African American president. This greatly respected individual was previously a civil rights lawyer, a teacher, and a community organizer. Following his triumph in the presidential election on November 4, 2008 he gave the “Yes We Can” speech, in front of 240,000 people and millions…