John F. Kennedy’s inauguration speech, a speech that gave his plans for the next four years of presidency, and unified all american citizens under one idea. Fifty years later, writer Eleanor Clift published an essay about her beliefs which she meant to show how the united states as a whole failed to carry on JFK’s legacy. JFK’s inaugural speech was very hopeful and positive, while Clift’s essay, “Inside Kennedy’s Inauguration, 50 years on”, was very rueful and somber. Although their purposes and tones contrast, the way that they both use different rhetorical devices makes it so they share one comparison, they both speak to the same audience.…
JFK also uses repetition to persuade the American people. He begins several sections in the middle of his speech with the same phrase, “Let both sides. . .” then uses very strong verbs to call the public to action such as “explore,” “formulate,” “seek,” and “unite.”…
JFK used logos, ethos, and pathos in his speech to the American public. He used logos by stating “unmistakable evidence that a series of offensive missile sites are in preparation” (225). Now, the American public…
John F Kennedy delivered one of the finest speeches on January 20, 1961 after being sworn into office. His inauguration speech was so powerful that it captured the entire nation attention, and quotes from it are still remembered by people today. It is one of the finest speeches ever written. It provides a strong appeal to pathos, ethos and logos, and it is because of this that people who never heard the speech can quote lines from it.…
At one point, many of his lines began with “Let both sides…” which was then succeeded by a suggestion or warning. By using the repetition of this phrase, he was able to emphasize the need for each side of the nation to coalesce together. When these phrases are constantly repeated, the audience can better understand JFK’s purpose. Kennedy uses repetition again, when he repeats the phrase “To those…” After this phrase he states a noun such as allies, new states, people, sister republics, world assembly, and nations. Each time he uses a different noun to introduce a new part of his argument. In one instance, he uses anaphora in an attempt to appeal to the patriotic emotions of his audience: “…we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends… we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny.… we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required.” (Kennedy). Emphasizing “we pledge” shows the proudness and vigor he had for his country and also the importance for the nation to work together as one. The use of repetition kept an echo of the important words JFK wanted his audience to embrace and remember. Kennedy used repetition well to further demonstrate his purpose to unify the…
John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address took place in Washington D.C on 20th January, 1961 and was his very first speech as president. Kennedy spoke from a strong moral and humanitarian position, which made it difficult for people to disagree with him on certain points, for example, when Kennedy called all American citizens to be active participants in the future. This was emphasised by one of Kennedy’s most notable quotes “And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” A couple of distinctive voices he aimed to achieve with this speech were as president, as he was speaking on behalf of his citizens and as a humanitarian as he was a spokesman for equality and justice for all people. The Cold War was an overwhelming issue at the time of his election and throughout his presidency. Kennedy used euphemisms such as “the hand of mankind’s final war” in relation to the possibility of a nuclear war, to play down any fear that was created by the cold war. He uses tone to illustrate that he is a dedicated, fearless president when he says, “I do not shrink from this responsibility, I welcome it.” This use of tone also indicates that he is a confident, visionary president when he says, “The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavour will light our country and all who serve it.”…
In a brief word, JFK wisely involved the use of rhetorical devices and appeals within the above excerpts by persuading the audience in an innovating approach using alliteration, antithesis, and pathos. Because of such devices, indeed, influenced the mindset of the addresses Kennedy’s inaugural address turn out to be stronger and inspirational to advocate individuals to eradicate every problem that might affect their success or purpose and life.…
President John F. Kennedy (JFK) is the 35th president of the United States of America. On January 20, 1961, he made his Inaugural Address. In this speech, he addressed his goals for the nation when he says, "we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of liberty." By this means that as a nation, we should meet any needs necessary to maintain the freedom and justice of the people. He uses effective tactics and rhetorical devices, such as anaphora, chiasmus, and asyndeton, to maintain a conversational, yet clear and compelling, tone throughout the speech.…
In the excerpt from John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech, many rhetorical terms are used to broaden and strengthen the idea of the passage and open the minds of the Americans.Through The use of diction, the choice of words, and syntax, how words are arranged, these ideas are further conveyed and helped to develop the purpose of his speech. With the rhetorical terms hyperbole, inductive reasoning, point of view, epiphany, and balanced sentence, Kennedy's speech is further understood.…
Although, King and Kennedy’s speeches were structured similarly with their utilization of sound devices and figurative language, their purpose for speaking were quite different. Ultimately, the world needed great leaders, the world responded with Dr. King and President…
Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have A Dream speech and John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address both represent turning points in American history. Both speakers address America with views of change, growth, and hope for more positive and enlightened futures. Furthermore, the speakers use their platforms to their advantage, and use pathos to emotionally attract the support of their audiences.…
In JFK’s Inaugural Address he uses many rhetorical terms such as allusion, metaphors, parallelism, and antimetabole. He uses these rhetoric to build up a sense of American pride, to have a common enemy, and also to ask for support of the nation to support their country. These goals are approached in a tough manner, but with the rhetoric it increases the odds of a positive reaction from audience.…
Although John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address is one of the briefest documents in history, it perfectly describes what he plans to do in his time in being president. This speech goes over the period of the Cold War and other matters going on in the world in the early sixties. This was a period in which most Americans were worried about the planet, goals that need to be achieved to ensure the safety of the people of the U.S. and also the new technological advances that were being made. The United States was torn between racism in the 1960’s and Kennedy had to address that in his time in being the president. The Cold War was also at its peak during that time (Bragdon) and the people of the U.S. knew that Kennedy was a young and inexperienced president and were worried about how he was going to lead the nation in times of crisis.…
For centuries, a president’s inaugural address has held profound importance, and is expected to be a memorable one. John F. Kennedy’s in particular, was one of the most touching and inspiring inaugural addresses in our country’s history and it continues to be analyzed in classrooms, articles, and on television today. His words gained the people’s confidence that he had a positive future in store for America, and his moving statements kept the attention on him captivated. His uses of rhetorical strategies caused his arguments to be emphasized as well as considered, and he was able to say so much without boring those listening. He not only demonstrated the commitment that he was willing to make for the good of America, but he also encouraged citizens to join him in his effort. Regardless of the many methods Kennedy used to create his outstanding Address, the tone in which it was told is the most powerful one he used to win the crowd and earn their respect. His use of tone is effective in achieving his purpose- that those witnessing the speech desire to unite with Kennedy and overcome the common obstacles that faced their country together.…
In Thomas Dublin’s article, “Women, Work, and Protest in the Early Lowell Mills,” he talks about the conditions of factories. He describes the work and the personal problems that women endured working in factories during the Industrial Revolution. Lowell was originally a rural area. “In 1820, there had been no city at all-only a dozen family farms along the Merrimack River in East Chelmsford.” (Dublin 264). A year later, a group of Boston capitalists brought began to build a major textile factory. Two years later, the factory opened, it mostly employed mostly women from the rural area. The women at the mills protested the unfair conditions at the mill many times.…