In John F. Kennedy’s “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy tries to convey that all nations and citizens need to unite in order to prevent the destruction of the world through nuclear warfare. In regard to international conflict, Kennedy is seeking to end the Cold War and wants to promote peace between all countries. In Kennedy’s speech, he states, “Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors” (Kennedy 285). In this quote, Kennedy states his wishes to promote the great things science offers instead of the potential nuclear fallout that would occur if the Cold War were to continue longer. Kennedy then tries to persuade his audience to unite and work toward common goals. In this case, the audience Kennedy is speaking to
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Throughout Kennedy’s speech, he appeals to our emotions through charged language, which gives a sense of urgency regarding the situation, and how integral unity is to the survival of humanity. One example of emotional language is when Kennedy says, “...bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations” (285). Through the use of words with strong, negative connotations in this quote, such as, “absolute power to destroy other nations”, he evokes a sense of uneasiness and concern in the listener; persuading the listener to follow Kennedy’s advice. Kennedy also appeals to the listener’s emotions through restatement; where he expresses similar ideas in different words. One example of this is when he says, “Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce” (285). In this quotation, Kennedy uses repetition to describe what great accomplishments humanity could have if all countries could work together and use science in a way that is beneficial for society. Kennedy is thoroughly persuading all the people on this planet to come together and explore the wonders of science; which would put an end to the Cold
Throughout Kennedy’s speech, he appeals to our emotions through charged language, which gives a sense of urgency regarding the situation, and how integral unity is to the survival of humanity. One example of emotional language is when Kennedy says, “...bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations” (285). Through the use of words with strong, negative connotations in this quote, such as, “absolute power to destroy other nations”, he evokes a sense of uneasiness and concern in the listener; persuading the listener to follow Kennedy’s advice. Kennedy also appeals to the listener’s emotions through restatement; where he expresses similar ideas in different words. One example of this is when he says, “Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce” (285). In this quotation, Kennedy uses repetition to describe what great accomplishments humanity could have if all countries could work together and use science in a way that is beneficial for society. Kennedy is thoroughly persuading all the people on this planet to come together and explore the wonders of science; which would put an end to the Cold