Watch and read two speeches: President Obama’s 2009 Inaugural Address and Donald Trump’s 2017
Inaugural Address. Then you will write an essay that analyzes the presented argument(s). Summarize the
overall argument and then analyze the rhetorical techniques used, such as Analogy, Juxtaposition,
Repetition,
Rhetorical Question, and Hyperbole. Consider the author/speakers’ purpose and audience. Identify any
rhetorical devices, rhetorical appeals and logical fallacies, such as Anecdote, Sweeping Generalization,
Stereotype, Bandwagon Appeals, Loaded Language, and Circular Reasoning. Use all of the resources
provided for you to compose this essay, which should be 3-5 pages typed in correct MLA format. No works
cited as long as you use the articles and videos provided.
Obama's speech
http://content.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1872715-3,00.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PuHGKnboNY
Trumps Speech
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/the-inaugural-address/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRBsJNdK1t0
Sample Solution