First: watch the following speech:US President gives Saddam 48 hour ultimatum (Links to an external site.)
Transcript can be found here:
Then: provide at least 4 examples and explanations of Bush’s use of the devices from chapter 5. Be sure to clearly identify what device he is using and how he is using it. (i have posted the textbook where you can find chapter 5)
Next: There is an unstated premise in this speech. What is the claim? What do you think the unspoken premise is?
- Note: this part might require that you do a bit of research on the history here. This was delivered in response to the 9/11 attacks.
Lastly: How persuasive do you think this speech was in context? Why? (There are many correct answers to this question).
The entirety of the above writing should be at least 250 words.
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