Speeches_Hilliary_Clinton_and_George_Bush

speeches worthy of critical study Speeches of hilliary Clinton and George Bush Now I know, we all know that they are very worthy of study, why else would we be learning about them, but just in case, I’m going to let you know why they are worthy of study. Firstly they show us how a well thought out and well written speech is constructed; for example in George Bush’s address after the 911 attacks, Bush opens his speech with a short uncomplicated sentence that grabs the audience’s attention and sets the scene for the rest of his speech. Hillary Clinton’s address at the UN World Conference of Women is also simple and attention grabbing. Although Bush and Clinton start their speeches differently they both still address their issue in the opening paragraph. The main body of both speeches is made up of many usually short paragraphs which are always to the point. Word choice plays a critical part in trying to relay a message across to an audience; you can’t try telling a person something using words they don’t understand. Both speeches have used the appropriate choice of words. Simple enough to understand but still have meaning. The body is then followed by a strong conclusion that reinforces the previously made points. This alone is one good reason that these speeches are worthy or study. The speeches also demonstrate how to get the greatest affect from the audience by using inclusive language. “We” and “our” are repeatedly used by both Clinton and Bush “our very freedom”, “we will be taking bold steps”, “greater than any of us” They use these words to connect with the audience and make them feel that they are united with the speaker. Other inclusive techniques are also used to reinforce the feeling of unity, “come together in fields and in factories. In village markets and supermarkets. In living rooms and board rooms.” Listings such as this help emphasis how such a diverse group of people can be united. Bush also uses a similar technique.”Secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers. Moms and Dads. Friends and neighbours”. This technique not only gives a sense of unity but makes the whole experience more personal and plays on the emotions of the audience.These speeches also show how to use different language techniques to add more meaning and depth to your speech. Such techniques include juxtaposition, Bush uses this in his speech to show how America can respond positively in times of tragedy, “Today our nation saw evil, the very worst of human nature, and we responded with the best of America”. A similar technique called antithesis is used in Clinton’s speech where she compares all the good things that are happening to women around the world with all the bad things happening to them. “Women are giving birth, women are also dying” Alliteration is thoroughly used in the two speeches, “deliberate and deadly attacks” and “responsibility to protect and promote”. The rule of three and repetition are also regularly used within the speeches, particularly the repetition of inclusive language such as “we”, and “our”. Another reason that these speeches will continue to be worthy of study is that they are a historical record of a response to a world event. Bush’s response to the 911 attacks which in turn led to the War in Afghanistan whilst Clinton’s reflects the continual struggle for women to live in a world where there human rights will not be violated. Although these speeches are on different subjects they both focus on the issue of personal freedom and protection this is why they will continue to be worthy of study. The use of appropriate word choice, strong language content, various language techniques and a solid construct are all exhibited in both Clinton’s and Bush’s speeches making them worthy of critical study now and in the future.