Rhetorical Techniques Used In President Bush's 9/11 Speech

We might be the master of our thoughts, still we are slaves of our emotions. President Bush made his 9/11 speech to acknowledge the crime committed, adress what he is going to do, and show his sorrow for the victims and families of the victims. He uses countless statements to appeal to emotions. He attempts to instill sorrow into the emotions of Americans as well as give them a sense of much needed security after a terroristic crime.
In the first sentence he proceeds to address the problem at hand. He used the word “our to make the audience feel as if he is a part of them. The next statements he makes are for the purpose of appealing to the pathos of the audience. He uses words such as mom, dad, friends, and neighbors to help you comprehend …show more content…
He then makes the same comparison instead used the steel on the buildings to the steel of American resolve. He proves this statement true by presenting the fact that Americans sacrificed their lives to save other Americans. This makes the audience feel despair for the people that sacrificed their lives.
He then attempts to gain credibility by talking about the actions he took to support the issue. He then says that he will aid the injured. This appeals to the audience’s emotions because injury is a strong word especially when talking about tragic events. He proceeds to state that he will not let the economy struggle through this time. This makes the American audience assure a feeling of security because everyone is affected by the state of the economy.
He goes on to thank congress for supporting him through this. This gives congress a feeling of importance. He uses the phrase “On behalf of the American people”. This is used to make it appear as if the president and the American people are on the same page. He then expresses his appreciation of the allied countries. This acknowledges the fact that the U.S.A. is not alone. It also strengthens the bond between the U.S.A. and the