elections, America comes together to hear the words of their chosen president as he delivers his inaugural address. One such speech, delivered on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, by President Barack Obama at the start of his second term is seen as a speech that uses many rhetorical devices to persuade, elevate, and motivate the American public to believe in the Constitution of the United States. President Obama’s address features the use of pathos, an emotional speech, logos, a logical appeal, as well an incorporation
discourse analysis of the first inaugural address by Abraham Lincoln and the first inaugural address by Barack Obama on properties of discursive manipulation; including lexical, macro details, and grammatical elements. The rhetorical styles used by both presidents in their Addresses unquestionably influenced their degrees of success in achieving their political goals. Additionally political discourse is especially interesting to look at for this type of research since the speakers address the audience
where in the World. In our history, most presidents have used rhetoric to make their case and to address important issues when speaking to the nation. During president Obama’s journey that brought him to the White House, his speeches have contained many types of rhetoric and rhetorical devices. Throughout his inaugural speech, we can find many examples of methods that are commonly used is regards to rhetorical standards. While preserving his own credibility, the president tempted to the audience’s emotions