In chapter three of The Black Presidency, Barack Obama’s rhetoric strategies and how he puts them to use is put on display. Precise examples show how eloquently he ties these strategies to his speeches. After my reading I was more familiar with these strategies and how I was affected on his ways of speech. The way Barack Obama is able to use humor, cadence, and colloquialism gives more of an understanding to what he wishes to speak. Politics is a serious subject that can become complex at any point in time. The easy going attitude Obama is able to give at times during his presidential campaign and throughout his terms gives a relishing twist on such a stern subject. His diversity in speech benefits to connect with different types of ears. The …show more content…
During his speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention Obama speaks “Well, I say to them there is the United States of America. There is not a black America or white America and Latin America and Asian America; there’s the United States”- “of America”. This, at least for me gives a sense of power or upliftment that would be received in a church environment. The same goes with his use of epistrophe in his speeches. When epistrophe and anaphora is in use it gives me a feeling of strength and to have Barack Obama, the first black President of the United States of America makes me feel that even when the odds are against us we will persevere. I do not agree with all Dr. Dyson has to say in regards to Barack Obama’s rhetorical strategies. But, when it came to his view on how Obama addressed white and black anger I was not in full agreement. I felt that Obama’s attention was not set on white and black as much as Dr. Dyson may have wanted him to be. Not that the constant inequality black and brown races are experience is not important because it is, but Obama was in conflict with monumental problems that would affect the nation. I do not believe that it is solely Obama’s job to relinquish racism as the President of the United States of
He later says that the journey is an incomplete one. This too is similar to what Lincoln and Kennedy did in their speeches. Lincoln had “high hope” and Kennedy spoke about progressiveness as a nation. Obama rarely used the words you and I, but utilized "we" and "we the people". This goes to show that he thinks that there is no individual person, but we are one nation and must stay united.
In order to convince the American people that black prosperity is an idea worth preserving, Obama uses his high status to give moral and meritorious credit to things associated with African Americans. He does this in a way that makes
In his speech “The Atlantic Exposition”, Washington employs vivid analogy, pathos, and parallelism in his speech, persuading African Americans in the south to explicitly address pragmatism and accommodation rather
Dr. King and Barack Obama are two human beings who shaped the nation and aroused change in America, which impacted the world. Both king and Obama 's speeches were empowering and in times emotional. In the styles of the speeches, King is metaphorical and uses prodigious and complex words. “To rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation". Whereas Obama is casual and informal with his words, he also drops his "g 's" using words such as "gunna" or "doin".
Obama shares a lot of specific thoughts and ideas. One of these ideas is to get America to accept that they need to come together and better themselves. “We gather because we have chosen hope over fear, a unity of purpose over conflict and discord” (26). Now, when you read this quote from his speech you can instantly tell Obama
In 2008, President Obama but then Senator delivered a rhetoric speech called “A More Perfect Union”, which addressed the issue of race in politics and in American life. In the video, Obama responds to his Reverends racial statements that were released. Due to the racial statements by the Reverend, the country criticizes Obama because he was associated with the pastor. Furthermore, in this speech Obama acknowledges that the country is still divided when is comes to the issue of race. In the beginning of his speech, he addresses the people showing them the importance of race and how to stay united is important in the USA.
Using this quote gave the readers a sense of the main idea, which was about racism. This helped to further improve the quality of Obama’s topic and support the points he was about to make. Then goes to give a brief information about Obama’s speech. He then began with his four rhetorical strategies, starting with allusion.
“A More Perfect Union” is a speech given on March 18, 2008, by Barack Obama, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Barack Obama, a black man with an African father and an American mother, took the stage and delivered a speech that would paint the racial picture of the years to come from his presidency. His speech was over the racial inequality that is spreading throughout the United States, and to inform the issue raising from his long-time pastor, Jeremiah Wright, at the Trinity United Church of Christ about making inflammatory statements over the United States government and race relationships in America. Obama's speech opens up using personal and historical stories from his past to catch the audience's attention
So when President Obama at the end of his speech begins to sing, “Amazing grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me; I once was lost, but now I’m found; was blind but now I see.” It is not the paper in front of him belting out those lyrics, nor is it the way he wrote them on the paper that somehow makes them come out of his mouth in song, but it is his connection to the people that makes this melodious decision. Clearly, the writing of the speech helped the President organize his thoughts, but in the end, his delivery made all the difference to the citizens of the United States.
Overall, Barack Obama has done an excellent job in using his personal endeavors as a mean of telling his readers a story while sharing is views towards his country. Obama tells the story though his own eyes and shows that he is human just like everyone else. In this book, Barack Obama uses his gained experience and views on life to summarize
In order to attain this goal, Obama attempted to speak to every demographic, “It’s the answer spoken by young and old, rich and poor, Democrat and Republican, black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American, gay, straight, disabled and not disabled.” This connected him with not just one person, but the entire country. Although, Obama stood as a candidate, he portrayed himself and the citizens as “one people” that “will begin the next chapter in America’s story.” Consequently, this depicted the nation; a nation that will make change united and not
It also successfully draws the attention of the audience while stressing on important points. Barack Obama also uses intonation and pitch to stress on how appreciative he was of his friends and family for extending their support during the election campaign. Obama in his speech thanks everyone for their involvement in his victory right from his kids, wife and to his competitor Mitt Romney. While expressing his love to his wife Michelle Obama, President Obama says, “I have never loved you more.” He expresses his love and gratitude with honesty in a lowered pitch, which again highlights and projects him as an admirable candidate for the election.
Barack Obama’s 2004 Democratic Keynote Address is an excellent example of the positive use of rhetoric and persuasive techniques. Obama incorporates ethos, logos, and pathos in his speech to deliver a meaningful speech that engaged his audience. Critics
A President’s job is one of the most difficult to accomplish successfully because you must make the correct decisions and win the favor of the American people. In 2012 President Obama gave his presidential acceptance speech and changed the views of Americans by showing that he was a hard working individual and that he would try his best as President once again. President Obama’s acceptance speech showed the American people that he was grateful for this chance he won and that he will try to make America great once again and how democracy and politics is not just for the privileged individuals but for everyone in America. President Obama, during his speech, uses many rhetorical devices to appeal to the common American and uses select phrases in his introduction and conclusion to persuade the American people that he is one of them and that he is a hard working President who will try his best in the future and make America better than it ever was.
Barack Obama’s win for President in 2009 was a historical moment for the United States. His inaugural speech was much anticipated, because this was going to set the tone for his presidency. His speech told the American people that improving the economy is one of his priorities, but there were also other areas he would like to improve like healthcare and the education system. This was a speech that was meant to persuade the American public to take action for them to rise as a nation again, and for them to put their trust into him. His message addressed a couple of specific points like his gratefulness to the American people, the different crises America is facing, how America will overcome these crises, replying to his cynics, addressing the world, and then he reminded America again to be brave like they’ve always been to overcome the hard times (5 Speechwriting Lessons from Obama's Inaugural Speech, (n.d.).