Rhetorical Analysis Of George Bush's Speech

In the wake of the tragedy that has befallen America, Bush logically pushes for catharsis and the commitment to rebuild a nation. He evolves his speech on the solidarity America natures. A direct appeal to his audience’s emotions, Bush states the determiner “our”, removing himself from being the sole leader of the United States to being a part of his audience, creating plain-folk. He continues his address in expressing America’s virtues. “…our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom…” (Par.1). Thus, reestablishing what the Declaration of Independence affirms within every aspect of the United States. Tenaciously, Bush applies slippery slope explaining the terrible effects the terrorist attacks brought on America but regains his audiences