true nature; not the one of ill nature or ignorance that one might think otherwise. But‚ before President Obama can do this‚ he must give himself a sense of credibility through sharing a portion of his own backstory. In the 6th paragraph of Obama’s speech‚ he introduces a small yet personal synopsis of his family’s story. He acknowledges the role that the United States has played in Obama’s kin‚ and his own‚ journey “And for as long as I live… my story is even possible.” (paragraph 6‚ lines 7-8) Although
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The presidential and nationalist voice of power that he adopts throughout the speech aids in delivering his specific ideas and future endeavours which he references throughout the speech. Through “Together we” in the tone of his voice the anaphora and the use of inclusive language‚ as he addresses the public‚ he conveys the importance of moving forward as a nation together as one body. Within the first stanza of the speech Obama states the inclusive word ‘we’ several times‚ “We gather…‚ We affirm…
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Lincoln was the United States 16th President in 1861. Lincoln was known for issuing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom for all slaves with the Confederacy. President Lincoln warned the South in his Inaugural Address: "In your hands‚ my dissatisfied fellow countrymen‚ and not in mine‚ is the momentous issue of civil war. The government‚ while I shall have the most solemn one to preserve‚ protect and defend it." In Lincoln’s address he was warning the
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Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Informative Speech Topic: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Organizational Pattern: Topical Specific Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to inform the audience about the disease Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and allow them to be more aware about what exactly it is‚ what the common symptoms are‚ and how to treat the disease. Thesis Statement: Hodgkin’s Lymphoma‚ although rare‚ can be fatal and it is important to be informed on the cause‚ symptoms‚ and treatments to further your awareness and provide
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Was Mandela a freedom fighter or a terrorist? Nelson Mandela was born on July 18‚ 1918 in the Eastern Cape of South Africa (Williams and Hermann‚ 2012). After hearing the stories of his ancestor’s bravery‚ he was inspired and he dreamed of making his own impact to his people for freedom. (Venter‚ 2012). I believe that Nelson Mandela was a freedom fighter and not a terrorist. Sometimes the definitions of those two words may get mixed up and it is quite hard to identify the difference between the
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president. Reagan was faced with a task comparable to Franklin Roosevelt and his inaugural address needed to reestablish confidence in the American economy. As well as the economic crisis‚ Reagan was handed a continuing crisis in the Middle East. This crisis not only included a hostage situation at the United States embassy in Iran but also growing tensions between Iraq and Iran. It was Ronald Reagan’s first inaugural address that would cover these issues and give the American people the confidence
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The term inaugural describe a speech given by a newly elected president. Most inaugural speeches give a tone set for the next four years of the presidency. These speeches motivate and inspire the citizens. Most of the time‚ the president gives the speech to set a tone based on the current issues and struggles of the country. President Roosevelt and President Kennedy address fear in their speeches in similar and different ways. Both Presidents discuss the fear of citizens and consequences faced by
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Inaugural Address Good Evening. I am standing here today to not only address the power of The United States of America‚ but to address the background that shapes we the people to be the country of opportunity‚ freedom‚ and love. This beauty of a nation holds years worth of patriotic moments and times of pain‚ but we must learn to face the issues head on. There is no time to waste because from July 4‚ 1776 to present day we have strived and have become a piece of history that no person will ever forget
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Richard Nixon finds himself giving his “Resigning the Presidency” speech‚ where he uses logos to appear reasonable and show that he has given this decision a lot of thought‚ ethos to show that he did what needed to be done‚ and pathos to talk about his feelings‚ accomplishments‚ and regrets regarding his presidency. Nixon‚ the man who played the most considerable role in covering up the Watergate scandal‚ uses logos in his speech to justify resigning early. He points out that he has lost nearly all
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Freedom Of Speech John A. Senkar Southern New Hampshire University Freedom of Speech The background of regulation with lawful rights The natural world of law is explained through diverse perceptions. The natural law theories argue that there is a vital association between law and ethics or else justice. The category of modern theory which encompasses legal positivism asserts that law is the authority of the supreme ruler supported by the threat of penalty. The nature of law is that defined
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