Assignment #4 - Rhetorical Structure Essay After closely analyzing the structure of two Presidential Inaugural Addresses made by President Obama and former President George W. Bush‚ the perspicuous rhetoric of President Obama reigned supreme. Barack Obama delivered his Inaugural Address as the first African American president of the United States. However‚ he did not dwell on the social and historical significance of his election. Instead he remained humble‚ focusing on illuminating the social‚
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On March 4‚ 1865‚ Lincoln presented himself to the public to deliver his speech; days before the Civil War came to the end. Lincoln’s anguish is displayed as he summarized the events that led to the Civil War. Trust was destroyed between the North and South and Lincoln was left with a nation in turmoil fighting over slavery. He reminded the people that they were one nation‚ not two independent nations warring against each other. He did not want to throw accusations to one side and chose to show the
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impact was made as the 16th president‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ became painfully and slowly unconscious from the bullet that was shot to his head. His death shifted the way the people of America thought of him and the policies he created. The mark he left on the nation and the history he built of America would never fail to bring back the legacy he made. He worked his way up and into what he’s known as one of the greatest presidents of American history. Abraham Lincoln was born February 12‚ 1809 in Nolin Creek
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Lincoln begins his second inaugural address by creating himself as a trustworthy and humble speaker. He concedes to his audience repeatedly‚ sharing that he understands they do not want to listen to a lengthy self-righteous speech at this point‚ he cannot give them any new information‚ and “with high hope for the future‚ no prediction in regard to it is ventured.” By showing great understanding and sympathy for his audience‚ he lets them know he is on their side and will not lead them astray. If
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In his speech at the Republican National Convention ‚ accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency‚ Donald Trump depicted himself as the savior of a nation in crisis; crisis of terrorism‚ crime‚ a dishonest‚ selfish government and a failing economy‚ all thanks to the administration of Barak Obama. One of Trumps main points of his speech was to “present the facts plainly and honestly” – to set the record straight about the state of the country‚ in contrast to the “corporate spin”‚ the “media
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One of many Daniel Chester French’s most famous works was the 1920 statue of Abraham Lincoln. The statue weighs 170 tons and is composed of 28 blocks of white Georgia marble. Its dimensions are 30 feet from the floor‚ 19-foot seated figure (with armchair and footrest) upon an 11-foot high pedestal. This figure of Lincoln gazes out as if he is looking at you and is constructed a slightly downward expression. Lincoln has his hands resting on the sides as well as his coat unbuttoned. From observing
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Both Julius Caesar and Abraham Lincoln were very influential people of their time. They were both in power of a nation. To this day each man is still considered a respected leader by people around the world. Abraham Lincoln grew up moving from town to town do to illness and poverty. He was well known for being a good athlete and being very self-disciplined. His political career began in 1832 when he ran for the Illinois legislature‚ and lost. Two years later he ran again and was victorious
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President Trump delivers a speech to Congress about his vision for America. He informs the public on his policies including job opportunities for Americans. Trump’s speech stimulated a sense of hope for millions of Americans‚ but he did not thoroughly explain how he will increase more jobs. President Trump informed his audience on the reduction of American jobs. He stated‚ “Ninety-four million Americans are out of the labor force.” The people included in this statement are retired‚ disabled‚ or
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a Dream Speech” and President Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address.” Both have many properties that make them some of the greatest speeches of all time. Some of those are their appeals‚ language‚ and purpose. “I have a Dream Speech” and “Gettysburg Address”‚ both use logos‚ pathos‚ and ethos to appeal to their audience. Pathos is shown through repetition. In Dr. King’s speech he repeats‚ “I have a dream.” In President Lincoln’s he repeats‚ ”We can not.” These
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In Bill Clinton’s inaugural address in 1993‚ Clinton presents his purpose explicitly. Within Clinton’s address‚ historical figures such as George Washington along with Thomas Jefferson are presented as a rhetorical appeal to demonstrate the significant for change. Indeed‚ Clinton also embraced historical events as examples of allusion to indicate the need for change. As Clinton begins his speech‚ the allusion of the first president of the United States is mentioned Dating back how different things
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