Speech for 101
The Speech I have chosen to analyze is Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Pearl Harbor Address, also known as the “Infamy Speech,” which was given on December 7th, 1941.
Talk Card:
FDR is using a leader talk card while addressing the nation after Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor that would lead to America’s involvement into World War II. In his speech, he asks congress for a declaration of war against Japan as a result of the attack. It was important that FDR used a leader talk card because the United States was at a standstill after the attack. The confidence he was able to present to the American people gave everyone a bit of hope, as World War II was now inevitable. On top of the leader card, FDR also played his president and American card. It was his job to inform the American people what the next steps would be and it was also his job to react to the problem as any other American citizen would; mad and out for revenge. President Roosevelt used all necessary talk cards when he gave his speech. I believe if he were to use more, the power in his speech would be loss or misinterpreted. When giving his speech, FDR used low liking because he wanted the American people to interpret his gestures as ready for war. He uses a low sense of formality because it was imperative that he did not create any distance between his audiences. That is why he used simple phrases and small words. President Roosevelt used a high level of power so that everyone was reminded that he was their president and would take his declaration of war without question.
Speech Goals:
The goal of the speech was to persuade congress to pass a declaration of war against Japan. Up until the attack, the topic of the United States joining the war was a very debated matter. Many people did not want the United States to get involved. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, attitudes were changed and many people were willing to fight for the cause now. The audience members who were physically present
Talk Card:
FDR is using a leader talk card while addressing the nation after Japan had bombed Pearl Harbor that would lead to America’s involvement into World War II. In his speech, he asks congress for a declaration of war against Japan as a result of the attack. It was important that FDR used a leader talk card because the United States was at a standstill after the attack. The confidence he was able to present to the American people gave everyone a bit of hope, as World War II was now inevitable. On top of the leader card, FDR also played his president and American card. It was his job to inform the American people what the next steps would be and it was also his job to react to the problem as any other American citizen would; mad and out for revenge. President Roosevelt used all necessary talk cards when he gave his speech. I believe if he were to use more, the power in his speech would be loss or misinterpreted. When giving his speech, FDR used low liking because he wanted the American people to interpret his gestures as ready for war. He uses a low sense of formality because it was imperative that he did not create any distance between his audiences. That is why he used simple phrases and small words. President Roosevelt used a high level of power so that everyone was reminded that he was their president and would take his declaration of war without question.
Speech Goals:
The goal of the speech was to persuade congress to pass a declaration of war against Japan. Up until the attack, the topic of the United States joining the war was a very debated matter. Many people did not want the United States to get involved. After Japan bombed Pearl Harbor, attitudes were changed and many people were willing to fight for the cause now. The audience members who were physically present