assignment 12.1

John f. Kennedys Inaugeral speech.

In the speech, John F. Kennedy does a very good job of addressing several different audiences as well as walking a tightrope with his message.

A. The introduction seemed to meld into the body, not clearly defined. Between the body and the conclusion, however, there is a clear division.

B. The speech, overall is very organized. The Body is broken up into two parts as the president addresses each potential audience directly.

C. As far as verbal signposts, the president addresses each audience directly, not really a great transition but it works very well in the speech. Mr. Kennedy also uses the transition "finally" twice in the speech.

D. There was definately clear themes. Mr. Kennedy focused on the past of the U.S. as well as what he meant to represent to the rest of the world. he definately walked a tightrope of building confidence in the American audience's ability to defend itself without making a proclamation of war.

E. He did not really use facts or statistics but rather protrayed an idealistic and optimistic overall picture.

F. As mentioned above, the point of the speech was to build a sense of optimism.

G. It would be difficult to imagine him not being enthusiastic for becoming the president. He did say "Let us never fear to negotiate, or negotiate out of fear" which seems to say he was willing to do alot of work.