PAPA
To who is Obama giving his speech to?
what is Wakefield High School students, and the general public
what grades were the speech given to?
what is- 9-12th (high schoolers)
summarize what Obama States about the responsibility that students have?
correct
How is Obama trying to portray himself as (persona)?
what is the president, and advocate for the youth.
what was school event that related to the speech?
what is-Back to School
what is the general rhetorical appeal is used throughout his speech? Why?
what is- pathos
What is the overall purpose of Obama's speech?
what is- Highlights Students' hopes and potentials. Asserts the student's responsibility for their ability to succeed.
How many years was the speech given from when he first got elected?
what is- 1 year (he became president in 2008 and he did his speech in 2009)
"We need every single one of you to develop your talents and your skills and your intellect so you can help us old folks solve our most difficult problems."
what is polysyndeton
what is Obama's main argument in his speech?
what is- students have no excuse to not give their best and pursue education to their fullest.
what may be a reason to why Obama gave speech besides motivation?
what is- his reputation, validation, political advances
what is another device used in supporting his purpose and argument?
what is Anaphora-
BONUS QUESTION- worth 600 points ;)
what is- care
"Maybe you could be a mayor or a senator or a Supreme Court justice -- but you might not know that until you join student government or the debate team"
what is polysyndeton
"You want to be a doctor, or a teacher, or a police officer? You want to be a nurse or an architect, a lawyer or a member of our military? You're going to need a good education for every single one of those careers."
Hypophora