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- How to write an inaugural address for Obama?
- Was speech persuasive?
- What was the purpose of Osama's speech?
How to write an inaugural address for Obama?
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November 30, 2008
I am doing a project on Barack Obama. I am supposed to write an inaugural address for Barack Obama. How would I do it?
Nneoma - USA
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You can look at the other inaugural addresses in our site to get an idea of how the new Presidents open their talks and give their hopes for the future.
Typically, the inaugural address mentions positive plans and hopes for the futures. It also tries to inspire people to follow and help out. A good example is the speech Obama made when he was elected:
http://www.barackobama.com/2008/11/04/remarks_of_presidentelect_bara.php
You can use some ideas from that speech to see the issues he is concerned about: the economy, war, health insurance and education. Certainly, you don't want to write a speech as long as that one, but if you touch on a few items of importance.
For example, "In my upcoming administration, we will seek to have members of both political parties work together to solve our economic crisis. We believe we can make a unified effort that working people will not lose their homes or jobs. America has great potential to bounce back."
I hope these ideas help you do well in your essay.
Was speech persuasive?
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December 11, 2006
In my communication class I am examining whether this speech is informative or persuasion. I think it is persuasion?
- USA
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Barack Obama's speech is both inspiring and somewhat persuasive. Although people in the convention were for John Kerry, Obama was persuading them even more to vote for Kerry.
What was the purpose of Osama's speech?
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May 15, 2006
Was the purpose of the speech to promote or persuade the audience to vote for John Kerry For president. What was his central idea, and the points that he used so to persuade the audience?
- USA
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You will have to read the speech and draw your own conclusions on what Obama was saying.
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