Gettysburg Speech
Who gave the Gettysburg Address? When?
Abe Lincoln, Civil War
During what war did JFK give his speech?
Cold War
comparison using like or as
Simile
When did Obama give his inaugural speech?
2013
When did Trump give his inaugural address?
2017
What does "four score and seven years ago" mean?
87 years ago
"to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside"
Metaphor
exaggerated statement
hyperbole
Which rhetorical device did Obama use the most?
Parallelism
What word was used the most in his speech?
great
"But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground."
Anaphora - repeating the beginning of a phrase
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country"
Juxtaposition
question asked for emphasis and not to be answered
Rhetorical question
American -- is our allegiance to an idea articulated in a declaration made more than two centuries ago: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal;
Allusion
We are protected, and we will always be protected. We will be protected by the great men and women of our military and law enforcement. And most importantly, we will be protected by God.
repetition and/or anaphora
"and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Parallelism and/or Epistrophe
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: Give an example of oxymoron
Answers Vary
Two contrasting statements right next to each other to show relationships
Juxtaposition
America will remain the anchor of strong alliances in every corner of the globe.
Metaphor
I will fight for you with every breath in my body
Hyperbole
What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
What was the purpose of JKF's inaugural address in 1961?
Motivate the people to believe in their government and trust them to do the right thing.
replacing an offensive word with a more pleasant word
euphemism
What was the purpose of Obama's inaugural address?
To instill hope for the future.
What was the purpose of Trump's inaugural speech?
To inspire America to put America first