Analysis

In this section of the study guide, we will summarize the main points of our analysis of Michelle Obama’s Democratic National Convention speech from 2016.

The main topics of Michelle Obama’s speech are the US presidential elections in 2016 and the reasons why Hillary Clinton should become president. Michelle Obama’s intention with the speech is to convince the audience to vote for Hillary Clinton, portraying her as the best candidate for the presidency of the US.

Michelle Obama's active involvement in her husband’s presidential campaigns recommends her as a trustworthy speaker when it comes to the Democratic Party’s beliefs. The audience of Michelle Obama’s speech consisted of the public present at the 2016 Democratic National Convention as well as the general national and international audience.

Throughout her speech, Michelle Obama’s language is emotional and supportive. When it comes to the circumstances of the speech, keep in mind that Michelle Obama delivered her speech during the 2016 Democratic National Convention, on a night when several people (politicians, actors, activists, etc.) presented their endorsement for Hillary Clinton.

You can find the full analysis of the speech on the following pages of the study guide.

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Speech analysis

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