Rhetorical Analysis Of The Gettysburg Address By Abraham...

Katrina Ta Giang 22 December 2017 AP Language and Composition(7) Mrs. Faumuina Speech Analysis Essay: The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln â€Å"The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War†(History). It was a battle in Gettysburg Pennsylvania, consisting of the Union Army and the Confederate Army. The main purpose behind this battle was due to â€Å"Robert E. Lees plan to invade the North and force an immediate end to the war failed†(ThoughtCo.). At the ending of the battle, victory was on the Union Army’s side, as they won. This battle had then led, at that time, President Abraham Lincoln to give a speech called the Gettysburg Address. The Gettysburg†¦show more content†¦His main purpose was to encourage perseverance, and it could have not been accomplished if he did not appear as trustworthy, honorable, respectful, and appreciative of his men’s bravery, as he did. His choice of word helped him touch his audiences because it created a type of emotional connection between them. The second rhetorical device that was used in this speech was allusion. The statement that Lincoln used was, â€Å"all men are created equal.† It was is an allusion to the Declaration of Independence, which was a piece that was very important to his audience. This statement means that each and every person that was born has the right to pursue anything and everything that they desire to in this world. With everyone being created equally, nobody should have the fear of being usurped by others. He used this quote because he wanted his audiences to feel like they had motivation and dedication to stand up for themselves during that hard time. Another rhetorical device that was used was anaphora. Abraham Lincoln used the word â€Å"we† a lot throughout his speech. He specifically used â€Å"we† a lot because it was meant to emphasize peace and agreement. As I was reading the speech, I had noticed that Lincoln didn’t really use â€Å"I† or â€Å"you† in his speech, which made me infer that he wanted to feel close with the crowd. By choosing that choice of word, it lead the people of the crowd to believe that they should feel the same wayShow MoreRelatedRhetorical Analysis Of Abraham Lincoln s Gettysburg Address1564 Words   |  7 PagesA rhetorical analysis explores nonfictional works and determine if the techniques used make the piece effective (Texas AM University). The Gettysburg Address is one of the most notorious speeches. A rhetorical analysis of this legendary speech would reveal the key components that made it so prominent. The evaluation of the genre, and rhetorical devices, et hos, pathos, and logos, in the speech show how the piece was effective. Abraham Lincoln is one of the most renowned presidents in history. 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