Blog 4 - John F. Kennedy's Speech/Response

[Angelann Stephens]

On April 10, 1962, as the United States was emerging from a recession, the nation’s largest steel companies raised steel prices by 3.5 percent. President John F. Kennedy, who had repeatedly called for stable prices and wages as part of a program of national sacrifice during a period of economic distress, held a news conference on April 11, 1962, which he opened with the following commentary regarding the hike in steel prices. Read Kennedy’s remarks carefully. Then write an analytical paragraph in which you analyze ONE rhetorical strategy President Kennedy uses to achieve his purpose. Support your analysis with specific references to the text.

Due Date:  October 26, 2014 by Midnight.  I will shut the blog down at 12:01AM, Monday, October 27, 2014!

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[Miyunna Jones]

speaker: President John F. Kennedy

occasion: JFK trying to get stable prices and wages on steel

type of text: remarks

strong verbs:Rise

                 Former President John F. Kennedy uses parallelism in his remarks as a rhetorical device stating " It would...". Doing so, it gives the reader an option to compare the good or bad in the rise of the cost in steel. He also uses metonymy; "If the rise of the cost of steel is imitated by the rest of the industry, instead of rescinded, it would increase the cost homes, autos, appliances and most other items for every American family. It would increase the cost of machinery and tools to every American businessman and farmer." Comparing how the cost of something such as steel can also rise the prices of things bought in the everyday American life. Emerging from one recession, coming to another- see what you can do for your country, not what your country can do for you, so that you can take matters in your own hands instead of sitting back waiting for reckless results.

 

[Kiana Hillery]

Former President John F. Kennedy called a news conference on April 11, 1962, the very next day after the steel companies raised their prices by 3.5 percent. He was un-eased by this decision because American citizens were already going through misfortunes with the war of Vietnam and because of the war, America was going through a recession. He uses parallelism by repeatedly saying, “When we are…” and verbalizes the different hardships Americans experience---the Berlin crisis; an energy crisis; a war; a wage crisis. Kennedy’s use of the pronoun “we” before every hardship shows that he and the American people are standing together while the steel companies are separate. Kennedy balances the different problems Americans face to show that one problem is no more important than another. The balance offers equal weight and emphasis. Likewise, it also offers an indictment of every wrong the steel companies make. Each hardship is a reminder of just what the steel companies ignore, deride, injure. And, each problem can be felt by any number of Americans; Kennedy does this purposefully so no one American is isolated from the warped decision of the American Steel Companies’ CEOs. Kennedy hits everyone, excluding no one. Kennedy’s intent is to make them feel threatened and ashamed about their egregious decision. Kennedy’s intent is to shame them into lowering their prices. Kennedy---and America for that matter--- will have one less problem to address, and the American people can feel confident in their president to fix the country’s brokenness. The Steel Companies heeded his speech; the very next day, they lowered their prices.

[Derrick Lyons]

     In President John F. Kennedy’s speech, Kennedy effectively uses the rhetorical strategy cause and effect to successfully present his argument that steel companies have wronged the American people from unnecessary rises in taxes on steel products. He wants to get the public’s attention that this is a growing problem, and he does this by usage of cause and effect. In this particular time period in 1962, America was coming out of a big recession known as the Great Depression.  America was trying to recover and get the economy going again, so President Kennedy knows the importance of addressing growing issues that may potentially put the U.S back into a recession. High steel prices would increase cost of basic necessities like “homes, autos, appliances for every American family.”  Steel is a major prerequisite for all these things. The cause is the rising of steel prices, and the effect is “every American family” that has to suffer due to their condescending thought and no regard for public opinion.  Kennedy’s use of “every” shows the effects hurt everyone; no one person is excluded.  Furthermore, the products Kennedy cites (i.e., “homes,” etc.) are major purchases for the majority of Americans.  The effect and Kennedy’s intent is to anger the American people in order to prompt them to speak up and voice their disdain;  it makes the American people feel that they have the volition to stand up for what is right. Kennedy knows that if he gets the public’s attention, it will bring steel prices down and lower costs on everyday necessities. Kennedy can keep the country moving forward and he further gains the public’s respect and trust.

[Derrick Lyons]

Your blog needs to have more analysis on the quote. it needs to show how it effects the audience and why he used the quote. Also, it needs to explain the textual evidence of the quote. you need to add what president Jhon F kennedy gains and also what the American people gains from this. you need to tell how the quote is effective and the effect it has on the audience.

[Jayla Baptist]

Former president, John F. Kennedy makes a speech regarding the harm that the steel companies are causing by raising prices. Kennedy uses repetition and offers solutions with a very imperative tone to convey his opinion on the higher prices.  He continues to argue that in a rising industry, they are the cause of jobs being lost, and that because of them, the country will be further in debt. Kennedy begins his speech with an important statement that grabs the reader’s attention, because it attacks and undermines the steel companies. “Increasing prices by some 6 dollars a ton, constitute a wholly unjustifiable and irresponsible defiance of the public interest.” This quote and opening comment states that Kennedy believes the steel corporations are doing things they shouldn't be doing by raising steel prices, especially just after a recession and when jobs and money are most needed. He continues to assert his point on the enormity of steel corporations throughout the speech with the use of repetition. Kennedy constantly uses the phrase “it would” throughout his speech. He is trying to implicate what is going to happen if the steel companies continue to be greedy and raise prices. He explains that it would increase the cost of homes, machinery, automobiles, add 1 billion dollars to the debt, and make it more difficult for American products to survive in growing foreign markets. After catching the reader’s attention and undermining the steel corporation’s ideas, Kennedy congeals his speech by using imperative syntax, which adds a sense of urgency to the situation. He constantly affirms the seriousness by using “necessary” and providing solutions to solve the problem. 

[Juanaisia Shabazz]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy

Occasion: Kennedy speaks at news conference on April 11, 1962

Type of Text: Speech

Strong Verb(s): Encountering, Demonstrates, Enumerates, Overcome

 

                Well known president, John F. Kennedy, in his speech, addresses the dishonest and irresponsible act of the steel companies. Kennedy’s purpose is to inform his country of what was happening and to impress upon them the idea that he will do whatever it takes to guide this country out of the horrific recession they are currently encountering. He adopts a wrathful, yet, sentimental tone in order to appeal to similar feelings in his fellow Americans; by doing this he demonstrates the use of the rhetorical strategy pathos. Kennedy enumerates that the 3.5 percent increase of steel prices “Constitutes a wholly unjustifiable and irresponsible defiance of the public interest.” He feels that increasing the steel prices was selfish and inconsiderate of the many Americans who soon will be affected by this change. Kennedy wants his audience to consider what they can do for this country as a whole to reach financial stability again. He does not only gain satisfaction that his country will once again be back up and running, but he also gains closure and relief and no longer has to stress about every American struggling to overcome the many obstacles the steel companies will cause them. As the speech goes on , Kennedy remains hum ble yet determined to protect the public interest and informs the public that this astonishing act will not go unpunished.

[Juanaisia Shabazz]

Derrick your blog is absolutely marvellous. Not only was it clear and precise, but you showed That you understood what was happening and how it was affecting the U.S. citizens. The rhetorical strategy you chose truly demonstrates the quotes you pulled. I had absolutely no trouble understanding your blog. Great Job! 👏👏👏😁😁😁

[Michael Green]

During a news conference to the American people, John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States, castigates the nation's steel companies for raising steel prices by 3.5 percent . Kennedy effectively uses a disappointed tone to show the disdain he possesses. His tone resembles that of a disappointed father. For instance, if an older brother beat up a defenseless younger brother for no reason, the father would use a tone similar to Kennedy's. The American people(younger brother) could not defend themselves because they recently emerged from a recession. Kennedy(the father) uses this tone to make the steel companies(older brother) feel guilty for what they have done to the American people(younger brother). (Lines 107-110)"...consider what he would do for his country and I asked the steel companies...we had their answer." The tone of these sentences is not angry, but it is disapproving, which any child knows is much worse than anger.

[Jabrie'l Thompson]

Speaker: John F Kennedy

Type of text: speech

Occasion: addressing the influx of steel prices

strong verb:

On April 10, 1962, former president ,John F Kennedy, addresses the issue of the influx of steel prices and the negative effects it would have on this nation.  Kennedy's purpose is to reassure the public while simultaneously stigmatizing the steel companies. Doing so, he creates a sense of cohesion by giving them a common enemy. He accomplished this with his use of repetition. Kennedy constantly uses the phrase "It would" to imply what unprofitable events would occur if steel companies continued to raise prices, such as increasing the cost of "homes, autos, appliances, and most other items for every American family". Kennedy's repetition gives the audience a sense of urgency to rectify the problem before said problems can occur. Also, it intensifies the image of the steel companies as the evil doer. 

[Jabrie'l Thompson]

Your diction is great. Strategy is clear. The only thing is saying " In President John F. Kennedy’s speech" and then proceeding to state his name again is a bit redundant.

[Jabrie'l Thompson]

Your strategy is clear. And your example was very creative. Delicious even. But I think you could have demonstrated who was who in a better way.

[Jabrie'l Thompson]

Your diction is great. You provide a great insight on Kennedy's feelings about the issue.

[marrer...@gmail.com]

Speaker: John F Kennedy
Audience: Steel Companies & Americans
Occasion: Steel Companies raised prices on steel during time of hardship
Type of text: Speech
Strong verb: Devote, Sacrifice, Restraint

Well respected former president, John F Kennedy, throughout his speech in which he condemed steel companies for raising steel prices, shows without doubt that the steel companies do not care for their country or the people because they have continued to raise the prices even though they are in a time of hardship. Kennedy's purpose is to make a public embarrassment of the steel companies, let his next course of action be known, and let the Americans know he is on their side. Kennedy effectively uses parallelism by saying "When wr are confronted with grave crisis..." changing the situation "devoting our ergencies," "restraint," and "sacrifies." The sentences are grammatically structured the same way: Kennedy's subject is the Americans in the beginning of each, but he changes the verbs in each sentence to devote, restraint, and sacrifice. Kennedy used this rhetorical strategy to let the audience know the premises are equally significant and to relate himself to the Americans, as if they were equal. Kennedy wants the Americans not to feel alone and know they have someone on their side and wants the steel companies to feel frightened and know they would be sorry for ever raising the prices. In the end, Kennedy gains respect from the American people when he stands up for them against the steel companies, showing that he doesnt feel superior to them, but equal.

[Dominique Rivers]

 

Speaker: President John F. Kennedy

Occasion: News Conference

Type of text: speech

Strong verbs: address/express/acknowledge

 

 

                Charismatic and 35^th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, in his speech, confronting the issue regarding prices, addresses the steel companies’ actions, of raising the steel prices by 3.5 percent. Kennedy’s purpose is to guilt the steel companies into reversing the increased steel prices. He adopts a disapproving tone in order to express to America that he does not approve of the increased prices. Kennedy uses the rhetorical strategy anaphora to implant the outcome of the steel companies’ escalated prices in America’s mind. Kennedy thought other industries would imitate the steel companies and raise their prices as well. Kennedy says “It would increase the cost of homes… It would increase the cost of machinery…” using “It would” in successive clauses as introductory words displaying a pattern, rhythm, and emphasis on the phrases to describe what increased prices would do to America. This strategy allows Kennedy to instill the image of another recession in America’s mind. This forces America to pay attention to the defiance of the steel company. If you’ll recall, Kennedy called for stable prices and wages as part of a program of national sacrifice during a period of economic distress. America acknowledges the steel company and places judgment that the steel company is wrong. Kennedy keeps his rapport with America and obtains remorse from the steel companies.

[marrer...@gmail.com]

You were going in the right direction with your rhetorical strategy, but you didnt tell how it affects the people instead you said how it made Kennedy feel, which is not correct for the strategy.

[marrer...@gmail.com]

You forget to acknowledge your speaker, occasion, text, and audience before your blog, however I like how you connected your example to your rhetorical strategy.

[marrer...@gmail.com]

For your rhetorical strategy parallelism you didnt show how it was used in the text, how it related to the text, and why the author chose it. Basically there was no analysis for the rhetorical strategy to the text.

[Dominique Rivers]

Jabriel your style and diction is excellent. You clearly understood Kennedy's purpose.

[Jzanee Matthias]

Speaker: John F Kennedy

Type of Text:Speech

Occasion: Addressing the inflation in steel prices

Strong Verb:

    Former president, John F. Kennedy,in his speech to the new conference on April 11,1962 uses the rhetorical strategy of parallelism.Kennedy repeatedly said "When we..." at the beginning of every statement of hardship,using "we" as the parallel gateway of comparing the american people to himself  standing hand in hand against the inflation of the steel prices. Kennedy purpose was the emphasis what was more important , which were the hardships they endured back then and the hardships they would have to endure now.. Kennedy wants the people to stand by him and help prevent anymore recklessness from occurring again. By the people doing so ,they may not have to deal with another hardship like that again.

[Antania Wyatt]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy
Audience: Steel companies and Americans
Occasion: Steel companies raised prices during an economic struggle for Americans

   Type of text:Speech 

Strong verb: acknowledge


In John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech he effectively uses the rhetorical strategy parallelism. Parallelism is the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same.He begins his speech by acknowledging the country's crisis, "when we we are devoting our energies to economic recovery and stability,when we are asking Reservists..." The repetition of the phrase "when we are" shows this strategy. Kennedy's purpose is to publicly humiliate the steel companies and let America know that he is on their side by letting his next course of action be known. By using parallelism Kennedy adds balance to all the hardships occurring. This shows that he believes that American interest are just as important as economic recovery. Kennedy wants to scare the steel companies by bashing them to the public and hinting at his plans to protect American interest in hope for the businesses to lower their prices. Kennedy also wants the people to think that he is on their side, so that they feel comfortable and do their part in recovering the country.

[Antania Wyatt]

I Believe you analyzed the strategy well. The audience were Americans and the Steel companies, so you should have discussed how Kennedy wanted to affect the companies and what he would gain from it.

[Aziza Abdul-Aziz]

 Aziza Abdul-Aziz

October 25th, 2014 Pd: 3A

 Speaker: John F.Kennedy

 Occasion: On April 10th, 1962 the United States were still shaken up by the country’s last recession, suddenly the nation’s largest steel company raises steel prices by 3.5 percent. President John f. Kennedy who was a constant advocate for stable prices and wages “as part of a program of national sacrifice during a period of economic stress” responds to the situation.

Type of text: speech

Strong verb: detrimental

 President John f. Kennedy in his response to the rise in steel prices by 3.5 percent uses the rhetorical strategy of “cause and effect.” Kennedy refers to the reasons why increasing steel prices are detrimental then he states the consequences of raised steel prices. In doing so he gives his audience {the American people} a comprehension of what the rise in steel prices can cause and how greatly it could affect the American people. During his remark he states that “if the rise in steel cost were to be imitated by the rest of the industry instead of rescinded the effect of that would be an increase in the cost of homes, autos, appliances, and most other items for every American family.” This could be an issue on behalf of many Americans because some were already suffering due to the hands of poverty, so if everyday items were to become more expensive it could be absolutely detrimental to struggling Americans. Moreover if the steel company continues to raise prices, Kennedy states that the effect would root “an increase in the cost of machinery and tools to every American businessman and farmer.” This affects Americans because “it would handicap any effort to prevent an inflationary spiral from eating up pension of older citizens and any new gains in purchasing power.” Kennedy states this as an effect because if inflation were to occur money in result would lose value which would result in consumers having to pay more. In summary Kennedy effectively gets his point across by using cause and effect as a rhetorical strategy.

[Aziza Abdul-Aziz]

AMAZING blog post kiana!!!! its clear that you have a really good understanding of the remarks made by Kennedy, you also used really good word choice. :)

[Aziza Abdul-Aziz]

you did a really good job of explaining your rhetorical strategy and you were able to effectively state examples from kennedy's remarks to compliment the rhetorical strategy that you chose. :)

[Aziza Abdul-Aziz]

Dominique your blog post was well written and clear in detail, being the reader of your blog i was able to get a clear understanding of why you chose the rhetorical strategy that you did. :) 

[Aziza Abdul-Aziz]

OUTSTANDING blog post, your use of diction was absolutely captivating. you also used solid examples to support your rhetorical strategy. :)

[Dei Tafari]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy
Audience: Steel companies & Americans
Occasion: Steel companies raising prices on Americans

Type of text:Speech
Strong verb: acknowledge

In Former President John F. Kennedy’s speech, Kennedy successfully uses the rhetorical strategy cause and effect to display his argument that steel companies have disgraced the American people . His goal was to spread the word to the people . In 1963 Americas just faced the biggest in recession known to man called as the Great Depression. If High steel prices would increase Kennedy recognizes that it could put America right back into an recession due to the fact that steel is used for Majority of America's necessities. Kennedy uses cause and effect in hopes to bring anger to the people which would cause them to voice there opinion to public. Kennedy acknowledges that if he gets the public’s attention, it will increase the chances of bringing steel prices down which will lower costs on everyday necessities.

[Dei Tafari]

I really liked your introduction sentences . It tells us readers exactly what your about to talk about and how your going to do it . Your blog flows very we'll also

[Thierno Diallo]

        Former president John F. Kennedy held a conference in April 11, 1962 addressing the increase in steel prices. He effectively uses cause and effect as a rhetorical strategy. His purpose was to show steel companies the consequence of increasing prices on steel. Rising steel prices will increase the cost of homes, autos, appliances, and most other items for every American family. America was recovering from a recession, which resulted in high unemployment rates and an all-time low for middle class income. Concluding in a low demand of steel. Rising steel prices will also increase the price on our national defense by one billion dollars at a time when every dollar is needed for national security. America was fighting the cold war during this time with our opponents being a superpower The United States had no choice but to increase spending on our defense, putting them in a very strong predicament. Kennedy showed the steel companies that increasing prices was unjustified and selfish not only did raising prices compromise our national defense but it further worsened our economy

[Zachary Thomas]

Speaker: Presidenr John F. Kennedy

Occasion: News Conference

Type of Text: Speech

Strong Verbs: wholly/imitate/rescind

On April 11, 1962, well-esteemed former president, John F. Kennedy, chastised the steel companies, concerning the rise of steel prices in America. President Kennedy cannot believe that the steel companies do not have a concern for their country during a time of recession in 1960's America. Kennedy's purpose in his speech is to chastise the steel companies for their selfish reasons as to why they rose steel prices. Unlike most presidents, Kennedy proves in this speech that he is one of the few presidents who have genuine concern for the welfare of America and its people. President Kennedy uses anaphora as a rhetorical strategy to explain the consequences of the influx of steel, and how it makes living for Americans harder in the time of recession. Kennedy clarifies "It would increase the cost of homes... It would increase the cost of machinery..." The repetition of "It would" shows the importance of what the rise of steel prices can do to America, and how it affects the welfare of our nation. The fact that Kennedy held a news conference the day after the influx of steel prices show the urgency of the situation, and how effective it is in our economy. Kennedy's call to action brings guilt to the steel companies, stating that by raising the prices of steel, the steel companies have let everyone in their nation down. Kennedy does this so as to help those who work in steel companies gain a conscience, so that they see the wrongdoing they committed against America's economy.

[Zachary Thomas]

I love how you explained what his rhetorical strategy is, and how he uses it to appeal to the American public in his speech concerning the influx of steel prices.

[Thierno Diallo]

I like your blog  but you lacked detail I understood where you were heading but when your writing you shouldn't be vague write as if your audience does not know what your taking about

  

[Oniecia Henry]

Oniecia Henry

Speaker: John F. Kennedy

Occasion: lambastes nation’s leading steel corporations

Type of Text: Speech

Strong Verb(s): lambasting, infers, condones, undermines

Influential and well-intentioned former president of the United States, John F. Kennedy, in his speech lambasting the nation’s leading steel corporations, infers that these companies condone “irresponsible defiance of the public interest” in the form of increased steel prices. Kennedy’s purpose is to achieve the support of the American people, while convincing them that the surge of steel prices is critically offensive and undermines the sacrifices made by the Reservists in order to serve and protect the nation. He effortlessly uses the rhetorical appeal of pathos in an attempt to invoke a sense of resentment in Americans. Early on, he references, “Four were killed in the last two days in Vietnam.” The fact that four servicemen risked their lives not only to protect America’s free common people, but also to protect the same selfish corporate people whose “pursuit of…profit exceeds their sense of public responsibility,” is disheartening. Thus, Kennedy is capable of striking an emotional nerve in the audience. Americans are stimulated by calamity and commemoration. Kennedy’s suggestion that the raise in steel prices trivializes everything these four men perished for is offensive to these emotional responses. As a result, the people feel resentment towards the steel companies and the former president is able to gain their much needed assent. In gaining the nation’s total support, Kennedy also gains the right to confidently restore the honor of the four servicemen and defend the public interest.

[Oniecia Henry]

You didn't support your analysis with any direct references to the text.

[diamond lazenby]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy
Occasion: John F. Kennedy address the hike of steel prices
Type of text: Speech


Former president, John F. Kennedy, held a news conference on April 11,1962 addressing the inflation on steel prices. He is directing his anger to the steel companies for raising their prices 3.5 percent too much. John F. Kennedy repeats the same verbal constructions, "when we are" in his speech to create a balance in the same grammatical structure; thus effectively using the rhetorical devices parallelism and repetition. By using parallelism to proclaim his argument, it added clarity and a dramatic punch to his speech. He efficaciously uses repetition and parallelism to reiterate the most imperative attributes of his speech; which was, the different adversities Americans encountered. The use of parallelism to list the misfortunes emphasizes his argument in an equal way. His purpose was to guilt the steel companies into lowering their prices. John F. Kennedy conveys his opinion that steel companies are causing harm by making prices higher. He feels as though steel corporations shouldn't raise the price on steel, especially since the country was emerging from a recession. In hopes of capturing the Americans attention, so they can speak up about the increased prices; Kennedy gains trust in the American people, and the price of steel and cost of everyday living deflated.

[diamond lazenby]

Dei you need to reread your blog before posting it. Be cognizant of grammatical errors such as punctuation and capitalization.

[Dei Tafari]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy
Audience: Steel companies & Americans
Occasion: Steel companies raising prices on Americans
Type of text:Speech
Strong verb: acknowledge

In Former President John F. Kennedy’s speech, Kennedy successfully uses the rhetorical strategy cause and effect to display his argument that steel companies have disgraced the American people. Kennedy says, "If this rise in the cost of steel is imitated by the rest of the industry, instead of rescinded, it would increase the cost of homes, autos and appliances". His goal was to spread the word to the people . In 1963 Americas just faced the biggest recession known to man called as the Great Depression. If High steel prices would increase Kennedy recognizes that it could put America right back into an recession due to the fact that steel is used for Majority of America's necessities. Kennedy uses cause and effect in hopes to bring anger to the people which would cause them to voice there opinion to public. Kennedy acknowledges that if he gets the public’s attention, it will increase the chances of bringing steel prices down which will lower costs on everyday necessities.

[Jourdin Morris]

Your blog was very well written, it flows and it was clear in detail. I love how your rhetorical strategies and the quotes you pulled are well connected, and how you effectively explained each, good job!

[Jourdin Morris]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy

Occasion: News Conference  

Type of text: Speech

Strong verb(s): Acknowledge/Devote

Former president, John F. Kennedy, addresses the nation on April 11, 1962,  regarding the recent hike in steel prices. In his speech he speaks on how the Steel Industry has taken advantage of and wronged the American people by raising the prices of steel for no reason, and firing workers even though the industry is growing. His purpose is to convince the people that stable prices and wages need to be pursued.  Kennedy uses several rhetorical strategies in his speech , the most prominent one was diction. For one, Kennedy utilizes choice words to motivate a desired response in his audience. In the first paragraph, his language is littered with forceful diction. Words like "unjustifiable," "irresponsible," and "defiance" all have extremely negative connotations. "Unjustifiable" indicates that the rise in steel prices isn't right for any valid reason. Thus, his audience is urged to disapprove of it. "Irresponsible" shows that the rise in steel prices was unwise and not meriting of adult behavior. Since the audience want a to maintain a respectable image of being wise and adult-like, they would frown upon the rise in steel prices. Lastly, "defiance" connotes a negative turnabout of the social norming and understanding. The very idea would be repulsive to the peaceful, and ambitious community of Americans, thus, this too would convince them to disapprove of the rise of steel prices. With these three little words, Kennedy has already made a significant impact on his audience to achieve his purpose. He gains the support of the people, and the steel prices went down, lowering the cost on everyday necessities.     

[Michael Green]

You used great diction, such as "lambasting" and "undermines", and you effortlessly analyzed how Kennedy utilized pathos to "invoke a sense of resentment in Americans".

[Jourdin Morris]

You gave the rhetorical strategy, but where are your quotes to back it up?? Also, look back over your blog for grammatical errors.

On Sunday, October 26, 2014 6:32:59 PM UTC-4, Thierno Diallo wrote:

[Mercy Madu]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy

Type of Text: Speech

Occasion: John F. Kennedy address the issue on steel prices.

Type of Verb(s): Constitute, Rescinded, Exceeded

On April 10, 1962, the 35th president, John F. Kennedy discuss the matter at hand to the nation concerning the steel prices and how it's affecting America as a whole. Kennedy's purpose is to inform the public due to the increasement of the cost by each leading steel corporations. He potently uses the rhetorical strategy cause and effect to confer his argument that steel companies are giving increased taxes to American citizens for their products. He supports his argument by constantly using the phrase "It would..." to predict the horrendous event it would lead due to the large amount the steel companies are offering. Kennedy points out for this type of problem would lead to "...increase the cost of homes, autos, appliances, and most other items for every American family." By doing so, it gives the audience a sense of understanding that they must resolve this issue before it appears to become worse. Knowing this will get the public's attention to act upon the steel corporations, Kennedy gives his reassurance towards the nation; getting trust from the American citizens.

[Hailey Sanders]

This is a good analysis of the speech and isn't just plot summary. I applaud you on that. However, I understand what you are trying to say but now you need to add justification from the text for your claims. As far as I know, you could be pulling it from the air. But this is still a wondrous improvement from your previous plot heavy blogs. You're almost there!

On Saturday, October 25, 2014 4:00:08 PM UTC-4, Juanaisia Shabazz wrote:

Speaker: John F. Kennedy

Occasion: Kennedy speaks at news conference on April 11, 1962

Type of Text: Speech

[Mercy Madu]

You gave your explanation on how John F. Kennedy address his speech so clearly. It shows you know what he was expressing towards his audience.

On Saturday, October 25, 2014 8:36:38 PM UTC-4, Jabrie'l Thompson wrote:

Speaker: John F Kennedy

Type of text: speech

Occasion: addressing the influx of steel prices

strong verb:

On April 10, 1962, former president ,John F Kennedy, addresses the issue of the influx of steel prices and the negative effects it would have on this nation.  Kennedy's purpose is to reassure the public while simultaneously stigmatizing the steel companies. Doing so, he creates a sense of cohesion by giving them a common enemy. He accomplished this with his use of repetition. Kennedy constantly uses the phrase "It would" to imply what unprofitable events would occur if steel companies continued to raise prices, such as increasing the cost of "homes, autos, appliances, and most other items for every American family". Kennedy's repetition gives the audience a sense of urgency to rectify the problem before said problems can occur. Also, it intensifies the image of the steel companies as the evil doer. 

[Michael Green]

You had a few grammatical error every now and then, but overall you did a good job of explaining Kennedy's rhetorical strategy

[Hailey Sanders]

Speaker: President John F. Kennedy

Occasion: JFK trying to get stable prices and wages on steel

Type of Text:  Remarks/ Speech

Strong Verbs: Denounce, disgraces, establishes

 

President John F. Kennedy’s speech (April 10, 1962) denounces the “United States Steel and other leading steel corporations” for increasing the prices of steel (“6 dollars a ton”) without “justification.” Kennedy disgraces the steel companies in order to lower the ludicrously elevated prices. Kennedy establishes his claim with his impeccable and effective usage of repetition: he commences the passage with how the Steel companies are committing their crime “when we are confronted with grave crisis…when we are asking Reservists to leave their homes… when we are devoting our energies...” His repetition of “when we are” emphasizes that America struggles without the inflation of steel prices. Also, because of the repetition of the word “we,” the recurring clause becomes a reminder that Kennedy and Americans are unified in all their grievances.  Then, he employs the same strategy of repetition for “it would,” which acts as another buildup. This time, however, it is an upsurge of all the horrendous effects that the inflation will have on Americans. In brief, Kennedy’s utilization of repetition unites American Citizens and repeatedly stomps the steel companies and their imprudent prices. His speech effectively decreases the prices, to all of the American’s delight, and gives the overall message that American companies should not only think of self-gain; instead, the American companies, steel and all, think of aiding “his country,” America.

[Kiana Hillery]

To jayla Baptis You would need to remove your first quote because it does not relate to either of your devices. You should have gone into more details on your second device, Syntax, and you did not explain how the audience was feeling or what the speaker would have gained by the companies lowering their prices.

[Razberry Roberts]

Derrick Your Blog Is One Of The Best Blogs That Ive Read All Day. Usually when I'm reading a blog,it is very hard for me to understand it because most times its not clear or precise or right to the point. On the other hand , Yours is Very To the point , precise, and you did a commendable job on choosing the rhetorical strategy that best described the quotes that you used. Good Job Derrick 👌👏

[diamond lazenby]

Kiana I like how you thoroughly explained how your rhetorical device relates to the quote you used. By you breaking it down it made it easier for me to understand and it made your blog clear.

[Cesaria Banks]

I think that your overall rhetorical strategy was good in the sense of analyzing. You took it to an approach and view point that I would not have exactly thought of. There are some parts in sentences where after reading, I would have to go back and see if I have read the sentence correctly, because they are worded kind of weird, but other than that, your analysis was short and to the point.

[Cesaria Banks]

Speaker: John F. Kennedy
Occasion: speech at a news conference
Type of text: Speech
Strong verbs: caring, thoughtful
President John F. Kennedy is having a speech at a news conference regarding the hike in steel prices.
Kennedy's purpose was to alert the citizens of America to stand against this attempt of injustice held by the steel corporations. In doing so, one of the rhetorical strategies he uses is his speech is cause and effect. For example, he states that the rising cause in steel would," ...increase the cost of homes, auto, appliances, and other items..." America is just now emerging from the recession. Its people already has stability problems in prices and wages as it is. He is saying that if the cost of, basically living, went up, then America would spiral right back into the recession it so desperately crawled out of. Along with Kennedy's choices in cause and effect, pathos is shown by him stating that the increase would eat up the older citizen's pensions. The older generation of people are thought as of to be respected, they already fought their wars. Having them suffer more, especially as they are already seen as helpless and dependent, would make anyone want to re-evaluate their support with the steel companies. Kennedy is explaining as to why the steel companies would not care about the citizens nor America's economic status, being as they would just be making money off of everything invested of steel. Kennedy realistically explained his reasonings, making the cause and the effect rhetorical strategy understandable towards this disscusion of the economy and steel prices.

[Razberry Roberts]

Speaker : John F. Kennedy

Occasion: Kennedy spoke at news conference in April of 1962

Type of Text: speech

Strong Verb(s):

In well known president , John F. Kennedy's speech , he stated that the steel companies acts were incompable and dishonest. His main purpose was to inform the people of his country on the tempestuous changes occuring and how he would go the extra mile and step to lead them out of the recession that they encountered upon. Kennedy used an angry but sentimental tone in trying to appeal to the feelings of his fellow Americans. Meanwhile , by using these types of tones he demonstrated the use of the rhetorical strategy logos. In Line 20 , Kennedy stated that " 185 Americans as does He , found it hard to accept the situation of the steel executives at hand… ". He also feels bad for his fellow Americans that will soon be affected by the increasing steel prices and shows his emotion towards it by calling them inconsiderate . His audience was the many Americans being affected by the steel prices. Later on Kennedy feels relief in believing that his country will be back up and stable , but he's also left with closure that his people wont have to struggle with herendous obstacles that the steel companies will leave them with . Kennedy is determined to protect the publics interest.

[Razberry Roberts]

Strong Verb(s): Tempestuous, Herendous