Burney is the first Aboriginal woman to be elected into New South Wales parliament‚ recently becoming a part of Australia’s federal government. In her Inaugural speech‚ for her elected role as Member for Canterbury in 2003‚ we gain an in depth understanding of not only Ms. Burney but her community and the people she cares for. Throughout her speech we learn about both her Indigenous and non-indigenous upbringing. She talks about the ‘alienation’ she experienced throughout her childhood and how her
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Analysis of JFK Inauguration Speech On Friday‚ 20 January 1961 newly elected President John F. Kennedy delivered his Inauguration speech to the nation of America in the time of uncertainty and fear. Kennedy was the “youngest elected president and the first Roman Catholic president”. During this tumultuous time period the Cold War was at its peak and dangers of nuclear power were building .To ease the rising tensions building amongst the people Kennedy emphasizes optimism and idealism in his speech. In
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The speeches by Martin Luther King (MLK)‚ John F Kennedy (JFK) and Mark Antony’s address in Julius Caesar are each characterised by effective use of rhetoric and passionate delivery. Each speech was delivered in a time of crisis from Ancient Rome civil war to the 1960s civil unrest. The distinctive voices of each speech becomes apparent when examining the words on the page as well as the method of delivery. MLK’s I have a Dream speech is characterised by having a sermon like manner.This is not
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On January 20‚ 1961‚ President John F. Kennedy delivered arguably the greatest inaugural addresses ever given. While many argue that he was only accepted for his good looks and charming personality‚ his widespread acceptance owes credit to his many literary elements. Kennedy’s use of diction‚ imagery‚ and tone allow for a very persuasive presentation and supply him the ability to completely engulf the listener’s attention. Kennedy’s ability to persuade his listeners is not merely an inherent gift
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due to his first steps as becoming the first colored president of the united states but America did face greater problems and over looked his color. Eight years of his presidency all began with this one speech of prosperity‚ conflict‚ greatness‚ and change. In president Barack Obamas‚ first inaugural address he used allusion‚ anaphora‚ and pathos to convey his feelings towards the Iraq war and to rebuild national pride in the United States based on how we have grown as a nation within many
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Kennedy I found Kennedy’s inaugural speech to be very informative. I do feel that his speech was logical‚ correct as well as persuasive. He talks about his beliefs in the country as well as the direction the county needs to go in to be able to prosper. His speech was logical because it talks about moving in the direction of reasonable change‚ and it was persuasive because he was able to address the forefathers who founded this country and why we need to get back what they initially
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JFK Inauguration Speech Analysis The tone of Kennedy’s speech is extremely confident‚ driven‚ and determined with a youthful energy that lasts throughout. This is developed by his use of rhetorical strategies such as declarative sentences‚ antithesis‚ asyndeton‚ and metaphorical and formal diction. He also uses short paragraphs and sentences to his advantage. One of the most important rhetorical tools used in Kennedy’s speech was the use of declarative sentences. The inaugural address is the
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Kennedy’s Inaugural Speech We observe today not a victory of party but a celebration of freedom‚ symbolizing an end as well as a beginning‚ signifying renewal as well as change‚ for I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago. The world is very different now‚ for man holds in his mortal hand the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which
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John F. Kennedy was the most memorable president. Although he only served for about 1000 days‚ his speeches are most remarkable yet. His inaugural speech had a rousing effect on the nation in 1961‚ so much in fact‚ that today‚ his speech is prominently used all over the world. As journalists and historians now recollect‚ there seemed to be an air of triumph and hype that day‚ almost as if Kennedy were electrifying the air with his words of fire. He delivered slowly and deliberately to emphasise the
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Our 35th president‚ John Fitzgerald Kennedy‚ was inaugurated on January 20‚ 1961. On that day he gave a speech that gave solidarity to America at a time when it needed it most. Kennedy alludes to patriotism as a cure for the problems of our nation in this speech. One type of patriotism Kennedy talks about is war patriots‚ or patriotism through defending our nation. He says‚ “Each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty‚” meaning all Americans have had
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