about what previous generations did “for us” and of “reaffirming the greatness of our nation” as he is now the representation of America and people need to believe in the power of their country to believe in the authority of their leader. [<- quite a long sentence] He evokes patriotism in his views, and the repetition he uses, anaphora and is effective as it puts emphasis on the sacrifices that have been made, inspiring people to stand with him for their country and to intrust him with the power to lead that country. This section of the speech shows that previous generations had hope and so shall this one; though he continues with the blunt honesty about their difficulties. Obamas next step is to unite himself with his audience by saying “my fellow citizens”. With this use of language he is immediately including the audience, making him seem one of them and touching them as individuals. This appeals to them and makes them feel a part of his cause, and also suggests that he views them as equals. The rest of the speech then continues like this as he consistently uses words such as “us” and “we” rather than “you”. This shows willingness to work with them and emphasises his parity with them. Obama shows gratitude at being voted in, “I’m grateful for the trust you have bestowed” which also suggests that his people have given something to him which he values and wants to honour i.e. an exchange between parties. Obama also uses triplication in his speech to enforce his point,…
“I am a woman, and I am a Latina. Those are the things that make my writing distinctive. Those are the things that give my writing power.” This quote said by Sandra Cisneros expresses what makes her different, it is significant because her differences are what influenced her books. Cisneros is a Latin American writer, who was born on December 20, 1954, in Chicago. She wrote about all of the stories that people did not want to talk about, the stories that could not be told. She used all of her…
even the smallest heights, not to mention achieving success or realizing ones dreams. Fear is a signal that says something needs to be changed for a harmonious and effective life. And only we decide: to deal…
the human race has in common. One of these privileged attributes is the presence of a dream, a long time hope and ambition that is almost unique to every individual. The many characters in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby, each have their own dreams, Jay Gatsby wished to be rich and have Daisy’s love, Myrtle Wilson wanted to live a luxurious life, Daisy Buchanan wanted to be able to have love and stability in her life. Even the narrator, Nick Caraway, had his own dream, but…
My name Rogelio Ornelas and was born in Grand Junction, Colorado. When I was a child I moved one house to another, so it was hard for me to adapt new environment. Finally, we settled in Stockton, California 2012 and I’ve been here ever since. Two words that I would describe myself as are trustworthy and resourceful. Trustworthy because I always try to finish my homework before other things. Resourceful because when someone asks me a question, even if i don’t know how to answer it, I’m able to…
to become more appreciative of the people who have impacted my life. My family members who encouraged me to persevere through all adversity and friends who allowed me to grow stronger into a maturing adult. Yet, I’m still aspiring to leave my everlasting mark upon this world, whether it bebe it a small contribution to someone’s life or a significant discovery to the world’s population. It is my dream. My goal. My resolve. However, this resolution of mine, this decision I’m determined to…
Ta-Nehisi Coates’s “The Dream”: An Unachievable Illusion The word dream is often used interchangeably with the words aspiration, ambition, goal, hope, wonder, and fantasy. People dream about their future career paths. People dream about winning the lottery or one day owning a luxury sports car. In their sleep, people even dream about flying like their favorite superhero character. For Ta-Nehisi Coates, dream does not mean the same as society typically thinks. In his well-received memoir titled…
Tainted Illusion The essence of the American Dream can be traced back to the time of the Puritans in 1630 with John Winthrop’s vision of a “city upon a hill” and is still evident in American culture today. In The Great Gatsby, the American Dream is presented during the 1920s in a rather vulgar manner through the main characters of the novel. The whole basis of the unscrupulous attributes that both the “old and new money” possess can be exposed through the manipulative effect money has. Through…
What Happiness Means to Me Most of us do not need the definition of happiness because we know it when we feel it, but the dictionary describes happiness as a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. So, what is it that makes us feel that certain feeling that none of us can really put our finger on. Society views happiness as having the expensive house, the expensive car and the expensive lifestyle instead of what truly makes you happy. In my opinion,…
quality of our country by the main principles it was built on, specifically, freedom of speech, religion, and the ability to obtain the “American Dream.” When foreigners think of the United States, they think of freedom. The U.S. also represents itself as the “land of the free “which speaks to the hearts of millions of people around the world. Our system is set up to where citizens run the government. The United States allows “the people” to choose their representatives and elect our presidents.…