Washington emphasizes his message with the use of alliteration. The phrases Washington uses such as “common cause” and “triumphed together” appeal to the unity of the American people. Washington presents other alliterated phrases including “slight shades” and “political principals” to integrate a sense of awareness to the people that politics are important and are the basis of many principals of America. The alliterations used by Washington clarifies his message to the people. …show more content…
In his speech, Washington announces “greater strength, greater resource, proportionally greater security from external danger” to enlighten his listeners that the united mass of all the different parts and sections together cannot fail. Another use of parallel structure that Washington integrates is “your tranquility at home; your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity,” which identifies the benefits of being an American citizen. By stating these benefits of the American people, Washington creates a common ground to persuade Americans to stick with their constitution because that is what holds our great country together.
The importance of the unity of government and the constitution to America and its citizens is defended by George Washington in his farewell address speech of 1796. Washington had written the letter at the end of his presidency to illustrate what he envisioned America to become after he retires from his political