The seven P’s of rhetoric can be used to analyze a speech in many different ways. Jimmy V’s speech was public because he addressed a public issue of cancer. The purpose of his speech was basically to inform the public how the Jimmy V foundation for cancer research, but it turned into Jimmy V telling people that they should try to live as full of a life as possible. The speech was also propositional it was developed throug…
During every campaign season, politicians and activists seek approval of the public by affirming issues of concern and making decent pledges to the electorate. They use rhetorical techniques as well as political gimmickry to capture the public’s attention, get their approval and persuade them tactfully, all this in order to achieve power. This is interesting because the public’s approval plays a significant role in ascertaining the president’s political power and policy-making.…
In her essay, “We’re Only Confirming California’s Flaky Image”, Anita Creamer explains why the rest of the country views Californians as “flakes”. Her prime example of this is the 2003 gubernatorial election, where Californians elected body builder and reality TV star Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor. Californians put in office someone with absolutely no political experience in office not because of the merit of his policies, but because of the entertainment value he offered. “They blame attack ads for alienating them and the candidates themselves for offending them. The truth is, they're simply not interested because they’re not entertained. The ordinary day-to-day developments of politics and current events bore them senseless” (Creamer 433).…
President Trump’s feelings of nationalism and unification are clearly portrayed through his diction. Trump views his victory at presidency as a win for the people. For example, he mentions, “We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all of our people.” His use of the phrase, “We, the citizens of America”, in the quote above shows how he views himself as a citizen. Furthermore, the significance of him viewing himself as a citizen is that it proves that he does not see himself as superior to his people but as one of them which really appeals to his audience. In addition, he creates allusion by using the same phrase,…
The debate over the United States immigrant policy has been going an issue since the first immigrant stepped foot in America. Many Americans believe that it is unfair that people from other countries can come to America and take opportunities from people born in America. Arnold Schwarzenegger writes, An Immigrant Writes, to shed some light on his belief that our policy should be revised to help both immigrants and Americans. Mr. Schwarzenegger’s article, An Immigrant Writes, was a compelling argument but was not successful because of his lack of ethos, detail, and refutation.…
Introduction Rhetoric is a big part of who I am as a person. I try to influence people and I will need to be strong in this area because I plan on being an entrepreneur and will need to influence people. The theory of Rhetoric looks at the persuasion and influence of people, and I am going to examine the rhetoric of two presidents: Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. These two have addressed some very tough issues and I want to compare the rhetoric used in each of their first inaugural addresses. Aside from myself, I believe that Rhetoric is relevant in many ways.…
What constitutes a great and memorable speech? Following the recent results of the October 19th federal election in Canada, two major speeches were delivered – Justin Trudeau’s victory speech and Steven Harper’s defeat speech. Just as with President Barack Obama’s 2008 victory speech ("Top 10 Presidential Addresses of All Time"), people with political preference may rank one of the two speeches more highly solely due to the identity of the speaker. Thankfully however, Lifehack provides some invaluable insights on the basic factors of a memorable public address. According to the website, imagery increases the effectiveness of a strong public speech, as does connection with the audience and persuasive, powerful statements. Taking those factors into account will help in evaluating both Trudeau’s and Harper’s speeches with a minimal amount of political bias.…
While George W. Bush’s Address to the Nation and 9/11: The View From the Midwest are both about 9/11, The View From the Midwest is focused more on one experience rather than being more broad.…
Over the United State’s history many groups of minorities have fought for freedom from oppression, however, the most acknowledged protests are peaceful. Cesar Chavez, in his magazine article, underscores the dire need for nonviolence that is able to effectively end oppression and prevent physical suffering by referencing other leaders of successful protests and implementing an empowering tone.…
Colin Powell life is interesting because he was the first African-American Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. The commencement speech Powell gives at Howard University show his willingness and determination to overcome challenges. Not letting his race put a limitations on what he could or couldn’t do, shows that anyone can do anything and be anyone in this nation. It also shows how times have changed from the past from African Americans being slaves to running president and doing great things. Powell speech showed me in an encouraging way that you don’t have to be big or popular to do great things.…
In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, the author shifts from a powerful tone to an instructive tone by setting an example for other countries, inspiring the younger generations of Americans, and instructing his fellow Americans. Kennedy shows a powerful and tone when he says “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any for to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” Kennedy also shows a powerful tone to America’s young people when he states, “We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans- born in in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage- and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.” Kennedy then shifts his tone to instructive when he advices his citizens to “ask not what America will do for you- ask what you can do for your country.” Kennedy shifts from a powerful tone to an instructive tone in his inaugural address by setting an example for other countries, inspiring the younger generations of Americans, and by instructing his fellow Americans.…
In 1852, the leading citizens of Rochester asked Douglass to give a speech as part of their Fourth of July celebrations. Douglass accepted their invitation.…
I want to add that I wish I talks could to every man and woman who works for NASA or who worked on this mission and tell them: "Your dedication and professionalism have moved and impressed us for decades. And we know of your anguish. We share…
Famous philosopher and poet, Aristotle, once described, “[rhetoric] may be defined as the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion. This is not a function of any other art.” Thus, rhetoric is a form of clear, perceptible language which leads its observers to make a specific and calculated conclusion. Many consider politicians to be the most avid users of rhetoric, constantly trying to convince audiences to vote or certain way or to shift the national political agenda in a direction that fits their means. In many cases, politicians are accused of being liars or untruthful for doing so. Contrary, others consider politicians to be masters of languages, constantly formulating methods to make their arguments more…
In modern-day speeches, rhetorical strategies are often used to impact listeners. In Michael J. Fox’s speech about Parkinson’s Disease, he uses rhetorical strategies to assist in influencing the Senate Subcommittee to promote a larger budget to help aid in research for this disease from which he suffers, along with many more Americans.…