President Obama talks a lot. That's a major part of his job description, and luckily for our country, he does it well. His cadence in speaking, well-timed pregnant pauses and deliberate emphasis in word pronunciation all work wonders for his overall approval rating. Words are persuasive and inspiring but rarely are they binding. The President is able to lead the nation from podiums all over the globe, offering wise words, comforting thoughts and intelligent remarks without necessarily tying himself to any action.
In a speech delivered by Pres. Obama in Paterson, New Jersey on 4 September 11, he speaks to members of one Northeast community devastated by hurricane Irene. His approach is validating, reassuring and yet firm. The sheer acknowledgement of devastation and destruction is enough to comfort the people while putting to rest any fear of pulling federal funding.
The arrangement of the components of the speech follows that of the classical oration style. Introduction, statement of facts, division, proof, refutation and conclusion come together to produce an address that ultimately gave hope to the people of Wayne and Paterson, New Jersey.
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