Intention

George W. Bush’s 9/11 Address to the Nation explores topics like the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, hope, and the American spirit. These topics are inspired by the circumstances of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, which brought sadness and grief to the American people but also the need to defend their country and its core princip…

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Aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Bush’s overall intention with his speech is to inform the audience about the state of the country, to inspire a sense of hope and unity in the audience, and to announce the beginning of a war on terrorism.

Often, what gives more weight to the speaker’s message and helps him achieve his intentions is the use of rhetorical devices such as antithesis, repetition, enumeration, powerful imagery, and metaphors. Through these rhetorical devices, the speaker is able to give an accurate, yet emotional portrayal of the tragedy that struck …

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Hope and the American spirit

Part of Bush’s intention in the speech is to inspire compassion and a sense of unity in the audience, as these feelings give hope for a better future. To achieve his aim of inspiring a sense of hope in the audience, Bush states that the terrorist acts have failed to intimidate the American nation: “These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation (…) But they have failed. Our nation is strong.” (ll. 12-14)…

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