ipl-logo

Obama Distinctive Voices Analysis

912 Words4 Pages

How have Composers been successful in using distinctive voices to such a degree which creates particular points of views? What reveals the powerful effects on the widespread communities? Distinctive voices such as presidential, democratic and American can define the powerful effect on the widespread community by conveying their ideas and goals while also presenting themselves as a part of the community. All people can experience these same distinctive voices but the effects can inflict revolution and development in the communities towards social issues. Distinctive voices can also be affected by the situations and issues they are facing during a certain time period. A presidential voice is the ability of a composer to be able to use their …show more content…

Barak Obama’s Presidential voice in his inaugural address can be portrayed in his quote “We must be a source of hope to the poor, the sick, the marginalised, the victims of prejudice – not out of mere charity, but because peace in our time requires the constant advance of those principles that our common creed describes: tolerance and opportunity, human dignity and justice.” his tone in this quote proves to the American people that President Obama has a resolution to the issues in American society which will resolve the American dream and its continued significance. An American voice can further be viewed in his address can be cited “What makes us exceptional – what makes us American – is our allegiance to an idea articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago.” Ethos is presented as Obama appeals to the moral integrity and ethics of the American public by employing references to the American ideal and their allegiance to

Show More
Related

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of A More Perfect Union By Cesar Chavez

    1633 Words  | 7 Pages

    In paragraph 24, Obama states “ These people are a part of me. And they are a part of America, this country that I love.” Prior to this paragraph Obama described the levels of segregation of today, and the hate among the divisions but, in spite of that, he confesses his abiding love. Not to be forgotten, ethos is undoubtedly the most important rhetorical device employed in this speech. Barack Obama, a product of an

    Read More

  • Barack Obama Ethos Pathos Logos

    715 Words  | 3 Pages

    Elected as the first African-American president- a figure that is expected to embody morality and knowledge as a political representative of the nations’ people; Barack Obama powerfully governed for eight years and was subsequently elected for a second term. America’s Democratic system of representation reveals the great power that is vested in the general public, stressing that whilst a President possesses great authority himself; he is expected to demonstrate attentiveness towards the public outlook. Obama states that the progress of mankind is something to be appreciated and commended. Obama voices his insight in this November issue of WIRED magazine - where avid readers of science and technology are regulars. WIRED had requested Obama to guest-edit an editorial, in which Obama effectively utilizes the rhetorical strategies of repetition, allusion, and pathos to illustrate that now is the greatest time to be alive.

    Read More

  • Barack Obama Ethos Pathos Logos

    1361 Words  | 6 Pages

    Barack Hussein Obama is an American politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to have served as president, as well as the first born outside the contiguous United States. In this speech he gave at the Democratic National Convention he reflects on his upbringing and his beating the odds with faith in the possibilities. His speech concerned the unnecessary and artificial divides in American politics and culture, emphasizing the importance of unity in our country, not just red states for Republicans and blue states for Democrats. His audience was community.

    Read More

  • Examples Of Ethos Pathos Logos

    1281 Words  | 6 Pages

    The United States is a country in which every day is as much as changes in their justice systems, as in the constitution in order to defend the rights of citizens and improve as a country. Is America a country completely free of injustice, discrimination and respect for the rights of citizens ?. There are two things related to the improvement and stability of the country. According to Obama's Speech he was trying to make many changes and implement new laws for equality of all people as well as a fair justice system for all citizens regardless of race. In his speech the appeal rhetorical most used was Logos, after pathos and finally ethos.

    Read More

  • The Controversial Song This Is America By Donald Glover

    669 Words  | 3 Pages

    Around the world, music is being used as a vehicle for social change and bringing communities together” (“How Does Music Affect Society?”). This is saying that music can influence social change by using emotion to encourage the reader to reflect on their own life choices. This can connect to “This is America'' because it uses emotion to show how flawed American society is about ignoring gun violence. But when artists resist these social norms and sing about these injustices they have the power to change

    Read More

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of A More Perfect Union

    1124 Words  | 5 Pages

    Obama’s use of ethos and pathos in his “A More Perfect Union” speech further helps to persuade his voters to stick with him because he does not have the same views as Reverend Wright. It gives some context as to why some African-Americans feel the way they do towards the government and other races. In his speech Obama also uses irony by noting the old truism that the “most segregated hour in American life occurs on sunday morning” meaning that on a day that's supposed to be dedicated to love and God, the American people are still segregated and racially divided whether it be Black and White or Latino and Asian(Obama). The combined use of ethos, pathos, and irony strengthen Obama's message of unity and equality.

    Read More

  • Sound And Structure By Barbara Guest Analysis

    873 Words  | 4 Pages

    “Sound and Structure” is a broad poem written by Barbara Guest where she attempts to portray the idea that the leaders of our world are those who are capable of leading the masses and laying out the framework for our future. In order to achieve this, Guest utilizes epithets that better describe the characteristics of those who are being led by the sounds of their masters, she then employs symbols to aid in simply explaining her complex themes, and then Guest provides a metaphor in order to better describe the complex relationship between a composer and their audience. Guest’s utilization of epithets greatly helps in presenting her central theme of control, as they better describe those who are being led by their masters. Her use of epithets

    Read More

  • Sonny's Blues, By James Baldwin

    700 Words  | 3 Pages

    ”(p. 20) With this in mind, it is clear that music is a vital aspect of keeping society’s happiness and hope at a steady rate. It also signifies that without music there would be only darkness, and society would crumble because of

    Read More

  • Barack Obama Rhetorical Analysis Essay

    478 Words  | 2 Pages

    Furthermore, President Obama’s first inaugural speech contained patriotism, allusions, and anaphoras to appeal to the effect of pathos. His diction helps to persuade his audience that he is understanding and emotionally connected to the situation that America has been in and the importance of sticking to the ideas that our founding fathers have implemented thus far in America’s

    Read More

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of Barack Obama's Inaugural Address

    884 Words  | 4 Pages

    The 44th and first African American President, Barack Obama, in his Inaugural Address, promotes a call to action. Obama’s purpose is to express his gratitude for his opportunity to become president and discuss his plans for economic advancement. In order to reach the American people of the U.S., Obama adopts a serious and thought-provoking tone to urge them to support his plans for advancement. During this time of economic crisis, Obama clearly conveys to the American people through his use of metaphor, allusion, and anaphora, that it is time to take a stand and make a change in America.

    Read More

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of Obama

    165 Words  | 1 Pages

    Obama’s belief in American values isn’t entirely rhetorical; he will sometimes place ideals above interests. then again it is always summed up and comes down to for Obama, relations between countries. Then again back during the revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa seem to have transformed President Obama from a realist into an idealist. Obama started out emphasising realism in reaction to the idealist excesses of the Bush administration. n his first two years in office, Obama seemed to want to lead an America, that, in the famous words of John Quincy Adams, “does not go in search of monsters to destroy”.

    Read More

  • Summary Of Cavarero's In For More Than One Voice

    1197 Words  | 5 Pages

    Toward a philosophy of vocal expression, Cavarero understands voice as an “anti-metaphysical” force that communicates – before of any semantic content – the uniqueness of every speaker and, at the same time, immediately establishes relationships with the others. In other words, Cavarero not only underlines the singular, embodied and resonant materiality of voice, she also emphasizes the fact that the voice is primarily relational and always creates a mutual resonance among different human beings. For these reasons, Cavarero interprets vocal exchange as the paradigm of a politics that is based on a contextual “reciprocal communication of voices” and that find an “ideal dimension,” a genuine expression, in singing together. Conceived in these terms, the choir might be considered as a figure of Jean-Luc Nancy's “being singular-plural” through mutual voicing and listening, as an allegory of the co-existence and reciprocal exposure to each other that, according to the French philosopher, define Being as a “we” before every “I.”4 “Chorality”, in this context, doesn't imply the flattening of the different voices in one, but rather a melting point of singularity and plurality, the process of going beyond individuality to recognize the heterogeneous multiplicity of “being-with,” producing a plural

    Read More

  • A Rhetorical Analysis Of Barack Obama's Inaugural Speech

    978 Words  | 4 Pages

    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.).

    Read More

  • Rhetorical Analysis Of Yes We Can

    913 Words  | 4 Pages

    During his speech Obama gets the viewers attention with his moving pathetic appeals, and the use of historical figures and past events to help accept the importance of the moment and his use of “Yes We Can” as a appearance of ethos to describe the country. When Barack Obama’s speech started the pathetic appeals began immediately, he tries to relieve the perception of America as numerous entities regarding of color, race, or religion. By this he wants to appoint a united America. The reason for this is to try to unify the United States after the certain period of isolation, as when

    Read More

  • Our Voice: A Gift To The Human World

    779 Words  | 4 Pages

    Every voice is a gift to the human world, whether you use it to speak, sing or whisper. It can be used to inspire others, or to coax a person into submission. If used wisely, it soothes the deepest wound and yet it is the most powerful means to instill fear into human hearts. Our voice is our power. So be it a radio jockey on your favourite radio station, or the voice that you turn to when you hit the road, there is a sense of elation that spangles your heart with joy.

    Read More

More about Obama Distinctive Voices Analysis

Open Document