Rhetorical Analysis 2016 State Of The Union Address
Manpreet Singh
Abdul Shabazz
Comm 101
Dec 16, 2016
Published on Jan 12, 2016
President Obama delivers his last State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation. January 12, 2016. 2016 State of the union address: Enhanced
speaker mention what achievement they did in last 8 year how we make a America great reduce collage fees, America is leading country ing to mad on it. I think trump not the person. who can lead this country and when Obama was delivering this speech. if someone start screaming or doing something else. Obama never call to his security and take the person out of hall he always try to talk with person and he try to f
1. What was the speaker's desired response (purpose)? How do you know?
The speaker …show more content…
What types of support were used? How effective were the speaker's choices? the types of supporting material used like such as personal stories, statistics both of his own experiences and words of young boys, and visual aids. The speackers choices were very effective, especially they helped illustrate and emphasize the speaker message keeping the audiences interest and attention.
8. What types of organizational strategies did the speaker use? Were they effective?
Yes the speaker organizational strategies and transition were effective because when he used both cause effect and problem solution patterns he used examples of personal experience- situation that many people can relate to -provoking emotion on the audience
9. How credible was the speaker?
The speaker is credible he is president of united states of America and everyone trust on it whatever he gone say the information he provide in speech is …show more content…
Describe and evaluate the speaker's use of language.
The speakers language had clarity because the audience was able to attach the same meaning and feelings to the message intended. The speaker also used effective language in that he avoided baised language, and visual imagery to help the audience see his experiences
11. Describe and evaluate the speaker's use of physical and vocal delivery. (Chapter 12)
The vocal delivery was effective in that he simply did not focus on the content of the message, but made his speech relational. The speaker had good quality of voice because he was able to use his voice to enhance the words of the message by keeping a good volume, having a conversational tone and vocal control.
12. Describe and evaluate the speaker's use of other elements of delivery. (Chapter 11)
13. What difference does this make? Explain your overall reaction to the speech and event. Overall, evaluate whether this was a weak or strong speech. What can you try to incorporate into your own speaking?
I think the speech had a strong overall impact and the speaker successful accomplished the purpose of the speech. The speaker made his speech very memorable and is definitely a speech that holds greart importance and should be heard by everyone. One more thing I learned from the speech I watched that I found to be very effective and interesting was the use of testimonies. I would like to be able to incorporate this type of
Abdul Shabazz
Comm 101
Dec 16, 2016
Published on Jan 12, 2016
President Obama delivers his last State of the Union Address to Congress and the nation. January 12, 2016. 2016 State of the union address: Enhanced
speaker mention what achievement they did in last 8 year how we make a America great reduce collage fees, America is leading country ing to mad on it. I think trump not the person. who can lead this country and when Obama was delivering this speech. if someone start screaming or doing something else. Obama never call to his security and take the person out of hall he always try to talk with person and he try to f
1. What was the speaker's desired response (purpose)? How do you know?
The speaker …show more content…
What types of support were used? How effective were the speaker's choices? the types of supporting material used like such as personal stories, statistics both of his own experiences and words of young boys, and visual aids. The speackers choices were very effective, especially they helped illustrate and emphasize the speaker message keeping the audiences interest and attention.
8. What types of organizational strategies did the speaker use? Were they effective?
Yes the speaker organizational strategies and transition were effective because when he used both cause effect and problem solution patterns he used examples of personal experience- situation that many people can relate to -provoking emotion on the audience
9. How credible was the speaker?
The speaker is credible he is president of united states of America and everyone trust on it whatever he gone say the information he provide in speech is …show more content…
Describe and evaluate the speaker's use of language.
The speakers language had clarity because the audience was able to attach the same meaning and feelings to the message intended. The speaker also used effective language in that he avoided baised language, and visual imagery to help the audience see his experiences
11. Describe and evaluate the speaker's use of physical and vocal delivery. (Chapter 12)
The vocal delivery was effective in that he simply did not focus on the content of the message, but made his speech relational. The speaker had good quality of voice because he was able to use his voice to enhance the words of the message by keeping a good volume, having a conversational tone and vocal control.
12. Describe and evaluate the speaker's use of other elements of delivery. (Chapter 11)
13. What difference does this make? Explain your overall reaction to the speech and event. Overall, evaluate whether this was a weak or strong speech. What can you try to incorporate into your own speaking?
I think the speech had a strong overall impact and the speaker successful accomplished the purpose of the speech. The speaker made his speech very memorable and is definitely a speech that holds greart importance and should be heard by everyone. One more thing I learned from the speech I watched that I found to be very effective and interesting was the use of testimonies. I would like to be able to incorporate this type of