Issues in the speech
And they, too, had big dreams for their daughter. A common dream, born of two continents.
What is persuading the audience to support or vote for John Kerry for president?
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
What is people have basic rights that should allow them to just live happily and equally?
"I believe we can provide jobs to the jobless, homes to the homeless, and reclaim young people in cities across America from violence and despair."
Select a phrase that supports his purpose.
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What is:“the people will rise up in November, and John Kerry will be sworn in as President”
“this country will reclaim its promise, and out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come”
While Obama’s pauses and his tones are evident in the printed version of his speech ,____________ is conveyed more effectively in the video.
What is his passion or enthusiasm .
They would give me an African name, Barack, or ”blessed,” believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.
"We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America."
What is UNITY?
Select a phrase that support his purpose.
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What is:
“the people will rise up in November, and John Kerry will be sworn in as President”
“this country will reclaim its promise, and out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come”
This is why reading the words from the speech is different than listening to Obama speak the words.
What is the listener is able to hear emphasis on specific words and phrases which make his message relatable?
What is it represents unity among political parties, as well as among all Americans?
and this country will reclaim its promise, and out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come.
What is the countries equality or political climate and current administration to darkness and Kerry to light.
"if we do what we must do, then I have no doubt that all across the country, from Florida to Oregon, from Washington to Maine, the people will rise up in November, and John Kerry will be sworn in as President, "
The main purpose of anaphora or repetition by saying "John Kerry believes in"
What is placing emphasis on what Kerry believes and his platform?
The listener is also able to see and hear the reactions of the audience, which also drives the reaction of the speaker.
What is the the effectiveness of listening to and watching the speech? or
What is the difference between reading the speech and watching it?
This is the message Obama is sending in his speech, that people from all walks of life should, and can.
What is HOPE?
America! Tonight, if you feel the same energy that I do, if you feel the same urgency that I do, if you feel the same passion that I do, if you feel the same hopefulness that I do -- if we do what we must do, then I have no doubt that all across the country, from Florida to Oregon, from Washington to Maine, the people will rise up in November, and John Kerry will be sworn in as President, and John Edwards will be sworn in as Vice President, and this country will reclaim its promise, and out of this long political darkness a brighter day will come.
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What is persuading people to vote for Kerry?
the American Dream is not easily attainable right now for all Americans, but it should be.
What is America may seem divided, but we are one America.
The main purpose of anaphora or repetition by saying "John Kerry believes in", how it affects the text.
The effectiveness of listening to and watching the speech Obama makes you feel like you are in church on a Sunday morning.
What is the video almost comes across like Obama is preaching to the audience?
It means that all people, regardless of their political differences, or any differences, should unite and wish for a better future for America.
What is The “Hope” at the bottom of the poster.
E pluribus unum: "Out of many, one."
What is using a popular latin motto to reinforce the idea that in our country, we are all one?
Or What is we are all one American family?