Essays about: "Inauguration speech"
Found 3 essays containing the words Inauguration speech.
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1. Promises, promises Mr. President : A study of commissive speech act usage in 21st century American presidential inaugural addresses.
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionenAbstract : Abstract The American president’s serving period always begin with an iconic inaugural address. It is a function wherein the president can unify the audience, ratify the ceremony, and present his political and administrative direction for his term. READ MORE
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2. Make America Exceptional Again - Critical Discourse Analysis
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : Using Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), this study seeks to illustrate how Donald Trump’s Inauguration Address incorporates elements of power which are embedded in various forms of American exceptionalism. Since the American myth of exceptionalism does not necessarily reveal itself at first glance, this thesis traces its variety of roots back in American history. READ MORE
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3. "I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David" A Comparison of Messianic Elements in the Inauguration Speeches of Jesus, Peter and Paul in Luke-Acts
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religionAbstract : This study will focus on the inaugurating speeches of Jesus, Peter and Paul and the messianic elements which emerge from them. There are reoccurring similarities with Jesus and his followers throughout Luke's double work (Luke–Acts), but the speech given by Jesus differs from the ones given by Peter and Paul. READ MORE
