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On September 12, 1962, John F. Kennedy made a speech using a historical lens, black-and-white thinking, appeals to the future, and inclusive optimistic language to convince Americans to support the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The program wants to land humans on the moon, but needs support from the people. Kennedy talks about the past and how far America has advanced. He starts his speech by referencing how humanity started from using animal skin as clothes to having airplanes…
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Former President John F. Kennedy was a righteous man. His country looked up to him as a leader. So on September 12, 1962, when he delivered a speech about how he supported the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's program to land humans on the moon, people gave it a thought. Kennedy appealed to the audience through his use of pride, achievements that had been made, and logic to showcase the great rewards that could come from landing humans on the moon. Kennedy begins by stating the revolutionary…
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John F. Kennedy gave a speech about supporting the national Aeronautics and Space Administration program to land on the moon at a stadium in Texas on September 12, 1962. In this speech Kennedy appeals to a historical lens, evidence, and scientific facts to convey to the audience about the value it has to space travel and how far that will take us. Kennedy speaks about how fast people have moved during these past years and how far things have gone, making an illustration of how the man has progressed…
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Kennedy uses rhetorical strategies to achieve his purpose of discrediting steel companies for raising prices. His word choice, such as “unjustifiable” and “grave” have a negative connotation, supporting his firm tone. His tone remains upset and disappointed throughout the speech without getting aggressive. This benefits his message because it fuels his impassioned speech to the American public without directly interfering with steel companies. Another strategy Kennedy uses in his speech is Pathos--…
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these two powers; having many goals to show who the supreme nation is. One way the U.S. and the Soviets tried to show this supreme power was by trying to put a man on the moon. During his stay in Houston, Texas, President John F. Kennedy delivers a speech in which he utilizes allusion, repetition, and metaphors to express his view on the value of space travel and exploration. Kennedy…
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Berliner” speech. Upon the steps of the Rathaus Schӧneberg, Kennedy demonizes the oppression set forth by Communism, and further emphasizes his support for the freedom of the people of Berlin. To instill confidence in the people of Germany, Kennedy conveys an inspiring tone as he encourages the people of Berlin, and of Germany, that eventually the power of democracy will persevere and the people of the eastern and western bloc will be united once again. Kennedy’s commencement of his speech acknowledges…
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In 1962, the current president at the time, President John F. Kennedy delivered a speech to his citizens concerning the National Aeronautics and Space Administration program. Kennedy effectively utilized various rhetorical choices in an attempt to raise support for the program from the people at Rice University Stadium in Houston, Texas. For more folks to understand the importance of space travel for humans, Kennedy viewed humanity through a historical lens, provided examples of vital inventions…
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to comprehend the idea of what he aims for as President. He aimed for peace by combining repetition and comparatives such as, “ Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us”. Kennedy makes the speech more memorable, which inspires the audience to support his change and gives them a much more clear understanding when he uses comparatives with…
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Mikayla Spears Mrs. Christal AP Language Nov 24, 2014 JFK Rhetorical Analysis A strong leader is one who can evoke a sense of security, inspiration, and idealism into their audience. To put it simply, John F. Kennedy was unquestionably somebody who could move a crowd. On January 20, 1961, this young leader was sworn in to office and gave one of the most memorable and moving speeches of all time. As with most inaugural addresses, strong rhetoric is used to persuade the audience about the speaker’s…
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Mikayla Spears Mrs. Christal AP Language Nov 24, 2014 JFK Rhetorical Analysis A strong leader is one who can evoke a sense of security, inspiration, and idealism into their audience. To put it simply, John F. Kennedy was unquestionably somebody who could move a crowd. On January 20, 1961, this young leader was sworn in to office and gave one of the most memorable and moving speeches of all time. As with most inaugural addresses, strong rhetoric is used to persuade the audience about the speaker’s…
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