effective speech

President George Walker Bush addressed the joint session of Congress and the people of United States after the terror attacks that occurred on September 19, 2001. The exigence was the necessity to communicate to the nation’s citizens after the recent case of terror disrupted the peace and calm in US. The president first issued statements of hope and encouragement to the people while stressing on the importance of coming together. He expressed gratitude to a range of dignitaries, nations and other persons before giving detailed information on the terrorists, their activities and the forthcoming retaliation against them. The entire nation rallied together after the occasion and displayed strength.

President Bush directs his speech towards an audience that comprised of the American people who were facing tribulations brought by the terror attacks and the international community which had shown great support for US. The president also addressed the terror groups stating clearly that they would not be tolerated. The audience generally knew of terror threats from radical movements but never before had people experienced such bizarre circumstances.

General purpose for the speech is to strengthen commitment towards addressing the global debacle that is terrorism. The specific purpose of the speech was aimed at both ensuring the safety and security of American people and to declaring war against the terror groups. These form the main claims from the speech which were fitting responses to the rhetoric situation.

The speech by President Bush had little constraints, if any. The type speech was persuasive which fit that particular situation. The location of the speech showed formality and his tone was very appropriate. He addressed issues at hand in ways and with words that helped alleviate the crisis. The terror attacks made it necessary for president to address the situation which he adequately did (Washington Post, 2001, Bush, 2001).

References

Washington Post. (2001). President Bush Addresses the Nation. Retrieved from