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Rhetorical Analysis Of Donald Trump's Address

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Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President, Friday, January 20th, 2017. As Trump delivers his speech to the people in a confident and professional style, he assures them that the United States will prosper throughout the years while having him in office. “But that is the past. And now, we are looking only to the future.” He indicates that people will go through a transition where every citizen must work in order for the country to prosper, which it is a rhetorical strategy giving people hope for a new beginning. “One by one, the factories shuttered and left our shores, with not even a thought about the millions and millions of American workers that were left behind. The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and …show more content…

“... we will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And yes, together we will make America great again.” He also uses an abstract diction. “The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer.” Many American citizens conclude that the progresses made in the country are not remembered or celebrated. “We will bring back our jobs. We will bring back our borders. We will bring back our wealth. And we will bring back our dreams.” As President Trump is pointing out the previous conditions of the United States, he utilizes this type of diction to bring comfort and peace to the heart of the nation. Along with that, as he explains the conditions that the citizens are facing, he assures them that there would be an end to those conditions previously faced. “We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones and unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate from the face of the …show more content…

It was noticeable that he developed rhythm throughout the speech. “We are one nation and their pain is our pain. Their dreams are our dreams. And their success will be our success.” In fact, he also makes an emotional appeal to “we” the American citizens. “Together, we will make America strong again. We will make America wealthy again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And yes, together we will make America great again.” In addition to his syntax, he emphasizes the Bible, serving him as credibility. “The Bible tells us how good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity…” President Trump, emphasizes the word of God because he wants to assure the people that he will be a president who advocates the moral beliefs and principles of God as well as our founding fathers did in their terms in office. “... we will be protected by God.” However, Donald Trump’s main objective is to strive for a new change and lead America to

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