Rhetorical Devices In Jfk Inaugural Speech

John F Kennedy, 35th president of the United States Of America, in his inaugural speech, vocalizes his ideas for the country and its future through the use of many rhetorical devices such as diction, metaphors, ethos and rhetorical question to convince the people he is fit for the job of president. During the height of the cold war, John F. Kennedy was given the burden of solving the obstacle of the U.S.S.R. The gap between the presidential candidates was microscopic with John F Kennedy getting 49

When John F. Kennedy delivered his Inaugural Speech in January of 1961, it had been a large accomplishment. His speech reached a worldwide audience. Kennedy sought to inspire the nation and to send a message to it, signaling the challenges of the old times and his hope for a newfound peace. In order to display his purpose of coming together, Kennedy used many different rhetorical devices throughout his speech. Kennedy used anaphoras, chiasmus and metaphors to display his purpose in a conversational

president that is not the case. Kennedy's inaugural address was remembered by English fanatics across America for its plethora of rhetorical devices used throughout his speech including pathos, logos, and juxtaposition. Kennedy used rhetoric to convince Americans across the nation that the United States is their country and it is their responsibility to do everything they can for it. Kennedy filled almost every second of his inaugural speech with rhetorical devices. As a result, he made the audience think

his election against Richard Nixon and had to face the challenges of the 1960s, showing America they made the right decision. In his Inaugural address, President Kennedy strived to ensure he had America’s best interest in mind and to encourage the entire world to join forces to make earth a better place for all. Throughout his speech, Kennedy uses several devices to execute his point. In particular, he gathers the audience’s hearts by using pathos and appeals to their emotions. For example, he specifically

god, then we will be a nation gone under.” In the “Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy”, Kennedy uses many rhetorical devices throughout the speech to clarify his message. The message Kennedy is trying to get across is that people should unite together and become peaceful with one another and other nations. In the speech, Kennedy uses the rhetorical devices alliteration, anaphora, allusion, and antithesis. The use of these rhetorical devices helps to awaken the audience to let them know that

JFK Rhetorical Analysis On January 20th, 1961, John F. Kennedy successfully read his inaugural address to a large crowd of Americans as he took the oath of office and became the 35th president of the United States. Thousands of people were standing outside listening to JFK speak, as he explained that this new beginning would be considered a great change within the country. Kennedy did not win the presidential election by a large popular vote, but after his use of words and rhetorical devices in

Kennedy delivered a speech to millions of Americans. This speech was not only in honor of his victory during the presidential election, but it was his way of uniting his audience into a conversation that included his beliefs and wants. In order to unite his listeners JFK successfully used several rhetorical devices, as well as emotional and personal appeals that helped him maintain a conversational tone as well as a clear and compelling structure. One way JFK’s use of rhetorical devices added to his conversational

Miguel Garcia English 1020 Campbell 10/05/17 Rhetorical Analysis of “Inaugural Address” by John F. Kennedy It’s January 20, 1961. Inauguration day for president Kennedy. Entering his first term as president of the United States, he has to give the “Inaugural Address.” As president of the United States he needs to address his voters and the american people in person or through a television broadcast about his future goals and aspirations. During the transfer of power the US is going on there 14th

Mr Faataape, fellow peers/classmates. (Pause) Today, I stand before you to deliver my analysis, regarding a speech of great magnitude. This speech is none other than the inaugural address of John F. Kennedy, commonly referred as JFK, the 35th President of the United States. On Friday, January 20th, 1961. In the United States Capitol of Washington, D.C. JFK, after narrowly defeating his opposition Richard Nixon, took the oath of office, and was sworn in as the new president of the United States, after

Ortiz Period 5 11/09/17 Speech Oratorical Analysis Paper JFK Inaugural Address In early 1961, the U.S. was going into long-lasting racial tensions and inequalities , as well as waging war going up against Communism and the Cold War throughout the world. Chaos and fear was all that could be in the minds of the American people because the Cold War was near its peak; the American people longed for a strong, reassuring leader. John F. Kennedy provided that reassurance in his Inaugural Address. There was