John F. Kennedy once said‚ “I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party’s candidate for President‚ who happens also to be a Catholic.” In this single sentence‚ he uses a method of Aristotle’s persuasive speech making. One of the greatest examples of using rhetorical strategies is indeed John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address of 1961. John F. Kennedy uses diction‚ syntax‚ and Aristotle’s method of persuasion in his inaugural address that not only made it uniquely his own
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In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address speech (20 January 1961)‚ the newly appointed president utilizes repetition of phrases‚ use of personal pronouns and antithesis which is the contrasting of ideas in a parallel structure to prove that the United States should unite together to become a world leader and fight together so that the U.S. could find peace with other countries. Inaugural addresses indict the beginning of a new presidency‚ which come with new promises to the American people. In Kennedy’s
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The purpose of an inaugural address is to let the American people know the President’s plan for the country along with how the President will execute it. These speeches are often significant and influential. On a frosty January evening in 1961‚ John F. Kennedy gave an effective and moving speech. Kennedy’s use of rhetoric devices created a broad vision for the country and its citizens. Throughout his speech‚ Kennedy uses parallelism in order to express his points effectively. Kennedy places his thoughts
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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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John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Essay In his inaugural address‚ John Fitzgerald Kennedy uses antimetable‚ alliteration‚ and allusion to promote unity and motivate Americans to get involved in their country’s progress and success. John F. Kennedy uses antimetable by quoting “ask not what your country can do for you- ask what you can do for your country.” His goal for quoting that was to make the people of the United States realize that they would have to work together. If there were problems
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The inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy delivered the day of his inauguration on January 20‚ 1961 was one that changed the thinking of mankind. As you begin your speech is presented and it is directed with great respect to all who were there. The President was in all times in visual contact with all present there. This was his discourse of history it was one where the president committed himself fully to the public there present. This speech was one of very great height where the left
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“…ask not what your country can do for you-ask what you can do for your country.”-John F. Kennedy. This quote was quoted by John F. Kennedy in his inaugural speech on Friday‚ January 20‚ 1961 at Washington‚ D.C. The way diction was used in this speech was by the choice of words Kennedy used. For example when Kennedy quoted “together let us explore the stars‚ conquer the deserts‚ eradicate disease‚ tap the ocean depths‚ ad encourage the arts and commerce.” he’s using geography liked type term to get
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Sylvia Udeh RDNG 052 April 29‚ 2014 John F. Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th President on January 20‚ 1961. In his inaugural speech he spoke of the need for all Americans to be active citizens. "Ask not what your country can do for you‚ ask what you can do for your country‚" he said. He also asked the nations of the world to join together to fight what he called the "common enemies of man: tyranny‚ poverty‚ disease‚ and war itself." President Kennedy‚ together with his wife and two children
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presidential inauguration‚ President John F. Kennedy employed the Leader Card to address the nation and its citizens. Because of this the president does not rely on any other talk card during the address. The Leader Card allows the speaker to present his motivations and intentions to facilitate change in society. During the inaugural address the Leader Card allowed the president to be perceived as a charismatic and charming commander in chief. Thus‚ President John F. Kennedy could maintain a strict but friendly
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In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address‚ he addresses that the strength in America is because of its unity. By coming together to support one another‚ the world would be a better place for everyone to live in. Kennedy announces that we as Americans should be taking action to help others who need it most. Kennedy takes a pledge to everyone he will be influencing as the next president to show that he will be there when there is trouble. American people need to come together first‚ so America will
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