Intention

Kamala Harris’ Inauguration Speech intends to encourage the audience to support Joe Biden’s vision for America and to work together for America’s progress. 

Harris uses ethos to show the importance of Americans being ambitious and working towards their dreams. She uses the example of important historical figures and events to show the audience that change can happen when people are ambitious and determined enough to work for their dreams. Moreover, she marks the historical importance of her election as vice president to show her support for President Joe Biden. This way, she enhances her credibility and shows the audience that the vice president approves of the president’s vision.

Harris also uses pathos to show the audience that she understands the difficult times Americans are currently going through. She makes...