Essays about: "persuasive language, political speech"

Found 3 essays containing the words persuasive language, political speech.

1. 1. The Rhetoric of Obama

   University essay from IT-universitetet i Göteborg/Tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Naeem Iqbal; [2013-09-13]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The project examines political language rhetoric used by American President Barack Hussein Obama as a powerful persuasive tool to present his vision of America and to set forth the goals for the nation. The study focus on President Obama’s 2013 inaugural speech delivered on January 21st, 2013, that touches some of most controversial issues: gays’ rights, climate change and women equal rights along with the rationale for his new administration and his socio-political ideologies. READ MORE

3. 2. The persuasive power of personal pronouns in Barack Obama’s rhetoric

   University essay from Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

   Author : Lynn Nakaggwe; [2012]
   Keywords : Barack Obama; personal pronouns; political language; pronominal choice; rhetoric;

   Abstract : Rhetorical skills are a very important part of political discourse. Being able to persuade an audience in a speech is central for politicians. This study aims to investigate how the personal pronouns I, you, we and they are used strategically in Barack Obama’s speeches. READ MORE

4. 3. Persuading the Public : A Linguistic Analysis of Barack Obama’s Speech on “Super Tuesday” 2008

   University essay from Engelska

   Author : Mikael Assmundson; [2008]
   Keywords : Barack Obama; Obama; linguistics; linguistic; lingvistik; persuasion; övertalning; speech; tal; analysis; politics; political; politik; rhetoric; retorik; ethos; pathos; logos; Aristotelian;

   Abstract : This essay examines the persuasive side of language in a speech given by Senator Barack Obama on Super Tuesday in February 2008. It studies how Senator Obama utilizes language to convince and persuade his audience. READ MORE