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President Obama gave his last State of the Union address on January 12th of this year. Like so many of his previous speeches, it was filled with soaring rhetoric and stressed values all Americans hold dear, not just Democrats, while also focusing on values that Democrats hold more dear than Republicans. Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina gave the Republican response and that speech, although critical of the President’s approach, echoed many of his values, while still emphasizing values that Republicans

A Rhetorical Analysis of the 2014 State of the Union Address Annually, the President of the United States addresses not only the Congress but millions of people globally. On January 28th, 2014, President Barack Obama delivered his sixth State of the Union Address. Its purpose, which is required by the U.S Constitution, is “from time to time give to the Congress information of the state of the Union, and recommend to their consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient”(Smith

I.) The concept equality was most addressed by President Trump in the State of the Union Address. Equality means the ability to be treated the same as other members of society. President Trump speech showed how equality is important in the United States. He stated that, “We came together, not as Republicans or Democrats, but as representatives of the people”. Trump believes that even if Democrats and Republicans have different perspectives, they come together and represent equality as becoming one

In this year’s State of the Union Address President Obama begin by outlining certain topics he considered important, but did not mention again during his address. In my opinion these were the most important of and the topics that need to resolved as soon as possible. For example, these issues were; a criminal justice reform, control of prescription drug abuse, a broken immigration system, more controlled and equal pay, higher minimum wages, more control and restriction of guns, and lastly paid leave

President of the United States of America has the duty to ensure national unity and integrity as head of state. President Obama’s final State of the Union Address emphasizes change in America. He addresses issues that Americans currently face and propose what they envision for the future of America at that time. President Obama’s State of the Union Address is a traditional argument that emphasizes change because the American people will experience the transition of a regime change at the end of his

understanding of the topic. President Barack Obama In the State of the Union Address employs similar rhetoric language as Senator George McGovern in the 1972 ad “This Time” in order to promote their political views and persuade the common people to value their ideas. During the 2016 State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama reflects over his presidency and focuses on the current and future issues America is facing. In the address, President Obama speaks on the progression of each race, gender

Alanna O’Neil State of the Union Address Homework Upload to Moodle by 8:50 am on Feb. 1 Answer the following questions. 1. What did Trump say about climate change in his State of the Union Address? What policies did Trump promote in the State of the Union Address that have implications for climate change? In the State of the Union Address, President Trump mentioned increasing the wages and number of available jobs for the citizens of the United States. The increase in income would increase the

The State of the Union (SotU) address and its accompanying response from the opposing party provide a comprehensive overview of the nation's current affairs and political landscape. These annual speeches serve as a platform for the President to communicate priorities, achievements, and policy proposals, while the response offers an opposing viewpoint. This essay will briefly examine the State of the Union address and the Republican response, highlighting key themes and rhetorical strategies employed

of the liftoff. Family, friends, and millions of T.V viewers witnessed the explosion, which led president Ronald Reagan to address the accident. Reagan planned to give his State of the Union Address, but after learning of the Space Shuttle disaster he postponed it for a week and addressed the nation at the Oval Office late afternoon. By using rhetorical appeals in his address to the nation, Reagan effectively addresses the nation and crews’ families about the explosion while comforting, inspiring

Analysis: President Trump's State of the Union Address President Donald J Trump’s first State of the Union address is filled with deliberate rhetorical devices which allow him to move his audience and achieve his purpose. Trump’s use of these rhetorical devices in his speech appeal to pathos, ethos and logos. With rhetorical devices like repetition and anecdotes plus his use of pointed diction , President Trump inspires patriotism and unity and makes people feel safe ,and, ultimately, he lets