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Analysis of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

 

             Kennedy performs an inaugural speech addressed to the whole world about a prospect of unity for all nations. Kennedy delivers this address in order to inspire humankind to work together and achieve world peace. This speech consists of a dedicated tone, euphonious diction, and varied syntax. Throughout the passage, Kennedy displays a tone of dedication. In order to meet his obligation, he claims, "I do not shrink from this responsibility "I welcome it "(25). This address is all about what he has planned for the future. Kennedy has his goal in mind, and now he is determined to see it through to the end, no matter how long it might take or how hard it will be. Subsequently, in order to eliminate impending problems, he suggest to "begin anew "(15). Kennedy is so firm in his belief for world peace that he does not mind starting over. He wants enemies of the past to become allies of the future. Throughout the address, Kennedy displays a tone of dedication to inspire everyone listening to help him help them work together.
             Kennedy's speech is full of euphonious diction to inspire the people to approach peace together. He presents alliteration to highlight important actions that need to be taken. He states that this "peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers "(10). By using the repeated sound of "puh " in "peaceful prey powers, " Kennedy draws attention to the fact that the world needs to stop using power to attain what they want. He feels that each country should be better than that to accomplish the peaceful goal in Kennedy's mind. He continues with this idea by asking if the world could perform a "grand and global alliance "(24). He is set on achieving the union of all nations. Kennedy wants everyone to work together, not against one another, but against the harsh enemies of nature. Kennedy's speech is full of euphonious diction in an attempt to inspire the people to move forward towards world peace.


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