...INVESTIGATION INTO STYLISTIC DEVICES IN POLITICAL SPEECHES BY US PRESIDENTS Examiner 1: ……………………………………………………… Examiner 2: ……………………………………………………… Field Study Code : THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE : 60.22.15 This thesis will be presented to the Examining Committee at the University of Danang on October 30th 2010 M.A. THESIS (SUMMARY) This thesis is available found at the library of DANANG - 2010 - College of Foreign Languages, University of Danang. - Information Resources Center, University of Danang. 3 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1. RATIONALE The effectiveness of a speech depends on many factors, including the mood of the crowd, the ability of the orator, the situation the crowd confronts, the topic of the speech and the using of words- the using of stylistic devices. The goal of any political speech is persuasion - you want to bring the crowd around to your point of view, whether that means convincing them to vote for you. So the frequent and wide use of stylistic devices is an important characteristic of political speeches which is an effective way to make these speeches more attractive, lively and more persuasive. A stylistic device is an example of the figurative use of words, which produces a particularly rhetorical effect when people use the language creatively in a specified context so all politicians use stylistic devices in political speeches. In the realm of discourse analysis, the typical linguistic features of political speeches have so far been the focus of attention...
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...Robert F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton gave a speech about a tragic event which darkened the lives of the citizens of the United States. These two people have their differences, however, both President Bill Clinton and Robert F. Kennedy had a similar purpose for why they gave their speeches, and both had a similar use of ethical appeals, logical appeals, and emotional appeals in their speeches to give their audience a common message about how they feel the United States should move forward as a country. These speeches demonstrated a common purpose with common uses of emotional, logical, and ethical appeals to push United States Citizens to move forward from their loss in a way that honors the deceased's memory and fulfills their legacy. Both,...
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...dfsdfsfswgAbraham Lincoln's ability to write and deliver great speeches made him a rising star in national politics and propelled him to the White House. And during his years in office, classic speeches, especially the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address, helped to establish him as one of the greatest American presidents. Follow the links below to read more about Lincoln's greatest speeches. Lincoln's Lyceum Address Buyenlarge/Archive Photos/Getty Images Addressing a local chapter of the American Lyceum Movement in Springfield, Illinois, a 28-year-old Lincoln delivered a surprisingly ambitious speech on a cold winter night in 1838. The speech was entitled "The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions," and Lincoln, who had just been elected to local political office, spoke on matters of great national significance. He made allusions to a recent act of mob violence in Illinois, and also addressed the issue of slavery. Though Lincoln was talking to a smalltown audience of friends and neighbors, he seemed to have ambitions beyond Springfield and his position as a state representative. Lincoln's Address at Cooper Union In late February 1860 Abraham Lincoln took a series of trains from Springfield, Illinois to New York City. He had been invited to speak to a gathering of the Republican Party, a fairly new political party which was opposed to the spread of slavery. Lincoln had gained some fame while debating Stephen A. Douglas two years earlier in a...
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...Throughout the past decades, the presidents of the United States have gotten the world's attention and impacted everyone through the use of their speeches and writings. One of the most notable speeches came from President John F. Kennedy. JFK captured the emotions and thoughts of many people with the use of rhetoric in his inaugural address. This address, using ethos, logos, and pathos, affected the lives of many people. He speaks to a number of different audiences, and each audience is addressed individually. Kennedy reassures the Americans' confidence, explains what he has to do to be successful, and gives people born without a fair chance hope. President Kennedy's use of ethos in his speech helps show what kind of president he will be. As you know, he was the first Catholic president of the United States. In his address he says, "For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three-quarters ago." This shows that Kennedy is a strong, morally correct man who puts much faith in God. He appeals to all the Catholics to let them know that he is a true Catholic. President Kennedy uses logos effectively when he explains why it's important to avoid war and secure peace across the globe. He urges nations to help each other through problems instead of letting the problems divide the countries. He wants to focus on the positive effects that science can have on society rather than its disastrous effects. He says,...
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...through the new innovation of the radio. “Long was one of the first politicians to appreciate the power of radio, and his broadcasts won him a national following,” (Speeches). Long used this strategy to help create a massive base of supporters which made him a strong political force of the time. With this new technique, Huey Long was naturally a well spoken man who could persuade and influence his audience. A mix of Huey Long’s self assuredness, intensity, and conviction made his amalgam of populism, and the Share Our Wealth Program especially appealing (Speeches). His oratory won him popularity that made it easy for him to spread his ideas. “Long’s rhetoric was a distinctive blend of humor and invective, scripture and profanity, brutal fact and absurd analogy, couched in a populist vernacular that made the impoverished citizens of rural Louisiana feel that he was one of them,” (Speeches). The use of pathos in his speech help him to be accepted by his intended audience. All of these devices contributed to Long’s reputation that the common people adored. His wide base of followers in turn passed his ideas along and supported his intentions in high numbers. By 1935, about 7 million Americans welcomed local “Share Our Wealth” societies that furnished a formidable foundation for his anticipated presidential bid (Speeches). With a massive base of supporters, Long was unable to be suppressed. In an article, Michael O’Malley describes Huey Long and his “Share the Wealth program” as a...
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...Presidents Roosevelt and Kennedy were very strong American leaders in the 1900s. They both delivered strong, compelling speeches during their presidencies, that were especially important . In both Roosevelt’s “Four Freedoms” speech, and Kennedy’s Inaugural Address, the world is in an unstable state, and a fight for freedom is being waged. In Roosevelt’s speech however, the words spoken are meant to bring people together to fight against a common enemy, it is a call to arms, whereas Kennedy’s speech is meant to promote peace between the countries of the world, and to unite Americans. As with most presidents, the ideas of freedom are similar in both of the speeches, the freedoms that need protecting are the ones given at birth. These speeches were...
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...Roosevelt and Barack Obama have been working to liberate for ages. Speech is known to be the most influential way to inspire the common man. Two of these speeches are FDR’s ‘Four Freedoms’ and Obama’s ‘Four Big Questions’ which grabbed countless people’s attention. Even though these speeches are three quarters of a century apart, they have many similarities and differences that include, fighting for national security and democratic freedom while still focusing on their personal ideologies. In 1941, FDR gave a speech to the State of Union Address where he addressed his vision for the country and his disapproval for America’s isolation . He made it clear that it was inevitable to stay out of the war because it was needed to preserve, protect, and defend our freedoms. He said that these four freedoms were not only for the Americans to enjoy but for the whole world. The four freedoms were: freedom of worship, speech, want, and fear. Seventy-five years later, President Obama gave a similar speech at the 2016 State of the Union Address questioning the future of the country. He questioned the economy and how to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at opportunity and security. Both presidents focused on America and how to make it the best country by questioning and addressing its security and opportunity to become a united country. Both presidents talked about the future of the country in reference to technology helping our people while also destroying them. For example, during the time that...
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...Every four years, on the first Tuesday of November, American citizens are given the chance to cast a vote and elect a president whom will be responsible of representing the United States of America, appointing ambassadors to represent foreign countries, work out treaties and agreements as well as serve as the commander of chief for the armed forces. The election process begins in the spring prior to the year of an election with candidates announcing their intentions to run, this announcement launches their official campaigns of speeches and debates. To run as president, the rules are rather simple: he or she must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years of age and been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. Anyone meeting...
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...LEADERSHIP TRACKS The Toastmasters educational program consists of two tracks: a communication track and a lead rship track. You can participate e in both tracks at the same time or choose just one to start. Both tracks provide recognition for specific accomplishments. The diagram below shows the award rogression in each track. Following pages provide more detail. p LEADERSHIP TRACK Competent Leader AND Competent Communicator Advanced Leader Bronze Advanced Leader Silver New Member DTM Competent Communicator Advanced Communicator Bronze Advanced Communicator Silver Advanced Communicator Gold COMMUNICATION TRACK COMMUNICATION TRACK Competent Communicator (CC) To be eligible for this award, a member must have completed the 10 speeches in the Competent Communication manual. Check the appropriate box below after you complete each project. For details see the CC award application in your manual....
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...was a very hard decision deciding on which artifact to write about. It was a choice between the King Center in Atlanta Georgia and the King Memorial in Washington. The King Center has a wealth of information about Dr. King and his fight for nonviolent solutions for African Americans to be considered equal among all men. This paper is about the newest addition to the King legacy, King Memorial Monument in Washington D.C. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington D.C For this week’s IP we were to write about a modern day cultural artifact that best represents the culture we live in today. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a brilliant man who stood up to fight for equality for African Americans in this country. Cultural Background Most people are already aware of who Dr. King was and what he stood for. His legacy will forever affect our society. Because without him we would not have an African American president, Blacks will probably still be treated as though they are second class citizens. Dr. King arranged marches, boycotts, and sit-ins. Even though he and his followers were often met with violence he continued to not lift a finger in anger towards anyone. Unfortunately some people still do think they was they did in the 60’s because they were taught that way of thinking by their parents or grandparents. Dr. King paved the way for Blacks to have the rights and freedoms of other men and he lost his life fighting for what he believed in. Making of a Memorial...
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...achievements that made black lives easier during Apartheid. The speeches he made inspired hope within the black communities, but one key event occurred that changed Apartheid forever. In July of 1961 Mandela was arrested along with seven others for treason, they were sentenced to life in prison. Mandela spent twenty-seven years in jail before he was freed. The first eighteen years he spent in the brutal prison on Robben Island. During the day he did intense labor in coal mines nearby, and at night he was locked in his confinement cell with no bed or toilet. His harsh life in prison didn’t stop his activist movements. Being thrown in jail only encouraged others to continue the fight for freedom. Meanwhile, Mandela wrote support to the outside world. The pressure from the outside world mounted, pushing the government to free Mandela. The government offered him his own freedom in exchange for political compromises. When Mandela declined he said, “What freedom am I being offered while the organization of the people remains banned? Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner...
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...history and fighting for equality for all races. When thinking of Martin Luther King Jr., another person with very similar qualities comes into mind, Former President, Barack Obama. Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States who had many similar views and qualities to King’s. These two men have played a substantial role in shaping America into what it is today. Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama both grew up in similar conditions and circumstances. They both raised in good conditions and grew up in households with their parents. Both men also came from middle class backgrounds. These two also graduated from some of the best universities in the Boston Area. Obama attended Harvard Law School in 1988 and graduated with great distinction in 1991. M.L.K. Jr. attended Boston University and was awarded his Ph.D. in 1955 when he was only 25 years old....
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...Both the Gettysburg Address and the “I Have A Dream” speech have the same purpose but different outcomes. They have the same type of appeals, purpose, and tone. Appeals are things like logos, pathos, and ethos. The purpose is why the speeches were written, and the tone is the mood or attitude of the speech. Lincoln’s and King’s speeches use different appeals. In The Gettysburg Address, Lincoln states, “ It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us.” This is an ethical appeal because it shows that the speaker is trustworthy and knowledgeable. On the contrary, King states in his I Have a Dream speech, “ This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of slaves who had been seared...
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...January 12, 2016, President Barack Obama presented the State of the Union Address to the American people. In this speech, President Barack Obama spoke about many different issues. In this paper, I will review and evaluate President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address using the two checklists from Catherine Smith’s book entitled, Writing Public Policy. I will evaluate if President Obama’s speech addresses a specific audience about a specific problem, the purpose related to a specific policy action, that it represents authority accurately, uses the appropriate form and design for use. I will also review the clarity, correctness, conciseness and credibility of President Obama’s State of the Union Address. Features of Effectiveness President Obama’s State of the Union speech addressed a specific audience about specific problems. The audience is composed of Senators, Democrats, and Republicans. The President’s speech is the final report on the State of the Union. President Obama’s speech...
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...Section 1: Choose the letter that best answers the question. (1 pt. each) 1. What year did Abraham Lincoln become president? A. 1830 B. 1850 C. 1860 2. Which of the three statements did not help Lincoln in his presidential election? A. He was a trustworthy man. B. He was good-looking and very tall. C. He was an excellent public speaker. 3. How many years of schooling did Lincoln receive as a child? A. 12 B. 1 C. 5 4. What is the main idea of this passage? A. Lincoln was killed during his presidency. B. Lincoln’s wrote many powerful speeches. C. Lincoln was one of the best leader that the U.S. ever had. 5. How did Abraham Lincoln receive the nickname “Honest Abe”? A. He was an honest man B. His intelligence C. His speeches...
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