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Rhetorical Analysis Of Remarks At The Brandenburg Gate

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Rhetorical analysis: “Remarks at the Brandenburg gate” In Ronald Reagan’s speech, “remarks at the Brandenburg Gate” the 40th President Reagan discusses the positive qualities and aspects of the democratic system of government in America at the time. Reagan also challenges the Soviet Union as well as their communism and calls for Berlin to unify once again. Attempting to spread the ideology to those in Berlin, as well as the world, and convince the people there should have been a transition from Communism to Democracy, Reagan takes advantage of multiple appeals as well as an inspirational and hopeful tone. Reagan also made many very smart, conscious decisions regarding not only his appeals but also his choices of delivery, historical context, use of language, and timing, and audience. Utilizing these aspects allowed Reagan to give one of the most memorable and effective speeches in history. Conscious decisions made by Reagan regarding audience are abundantly clear throughout the speech. Reagan directly refers to many people throughout the speech and acknowledges not only the people who are directly there and in the audience but distinct groups of people from all over the world. Best exemplified when Reagan says: “To those listening throughout Eastern Europe, I extend my warmest greetings and the good will of the American people. To those listening in East Berlin, a special word: Although I cannot be with you, I address my remarks to you just as surely as to those standing

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