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1. magical place (hyperbole) this phrase is a patriotic phrase which suggests that America is the dream country you should be in. 2.shone as a beacon of freedom (simile) America is being described as a beacon, a place with hope and opportunity that will guide people and give them a better future. This phrase also has a religious background where America is known to be the land where people have rights and freedom. 3.on the other side of the world/ no other country on Earth (exaggeration) this phrase describes that Mr Obama's mother was from a very far place compared to where his dad came from. 4.big dreams- common dream / they imagined-they imagined (repetition) Repetition of these words and phrases emphasizes how important they are and creates a much deeper meaning. 5.tolerant America/ generous America (personification) this phrase also is a patriotic phrase where it creates a feeling of being proud to be an American in the audience. 6. Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents (stacking of nouns) Mr Obama used stacking of nouns to address everyone in the audience whether they supported him or not. He was trying to reach out to everyone.

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- Vocabulary
1. "Perseverance" (persistent)
(this shows that his father was trying and working with effort to gain the scholarship to America so that his children are able to have a better future. He never gave up and tried his best for his family to stay in America)
2. "Abiding" (enduring, lasting)
(its shows the great faith and never ending/lasting love Obama's parents had to the nation/America)
3. "Improbable" (not likely to be true)
(he uses this word to describe the love of his parents to be unlikely true meaning that they shared a really strong bond between each other though they were from two different continents)
4. "Insistence" (should be done)
(he uses this word to show that miracles can happen in America and everyone can do what they dream of. It creates a tone of hope and ambition)
5. "Retribution" (punishment, consequence)
(he uses this word to show that people should not be scared to step up to do what they want. There are no consequences or punishments for participating in political matter)

- Persuasive devices
1. "fellow"
(shows equality between each other and that he is equal to the others)
2. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" (shows that he is addressing everyone not just one person)
3. "use of personal anecdote"
(to make them feel a connection to the topic and to interest the readers)
4. "anaphora"
(it is used to appeal emotion in order to persuade the audience like the continuous use of America)
5. "modal auxiliary"
(use of verbs like can, must, should, etc. and is used to express a mood or tense)

- Figures of speech
1. "tolerant America ; generous America" (personification)
(he is using adjectives to describe America. He describes it as a tolerant and generous country. It shows that it allows the existence of opinions and does not necessarily have to agree with it. Also shows that America is an open-minded country and allows different opinions)
2. "magical place" (hyperbole)
(magical is a friendly word and he uses this adjective to describe America as magical, friendly and also as a place that is not to be found anywhere else in the world)
3. "shone as a beacon of freedom" (simile)
(it indicates that America is a democratic country and is a country of freedom that allows the people to enjoy their life and not be prisoned but seek freedom)
4. "big dreams - dreams" (repetition)
(the repetition of big dreams gives hope and shows that dream is something you should never give up on and to always follow your dreams regardless of who you are and where you come from and even if it seems impossible)
5. "they imagined-they imagined" (repetition)
(the repetition of imagined indicates how important the word is and it creates a much more deeper meaning to the word as well as gives it a tone of hope)

- Structural devices
1. "don't get me wrong" (informal)
(he is using an informal tone here showing that this speech is formal and informal as well and that also the greatest people can make mistakes in their life and that they should't understand his saying in a bad way)
2. "let's face it" (insertion)
(it shows that Obama and the nation are one group and they all are working together for the best of America. And it also shows that not only presidents should face the difficulties that approach in the near future but also for the nation to help in and face it all together)
3. "I say to you tonight" (personal pronoun)
(the use of I indicates a personal pronoun and in which he is addressing the audience in such a way that it effects how they feel and that the story is being told specifically to him/her)
4. "eradicate the slander" (emotive language)
(the use of these words are highly effective and it has a greater emotional impact on the audience. It evokes negative emotions and so touches the emotions of the audience)
5. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" (stacking of nouns)
(these words are considered to be stacking of nouns as there different nouns being used to address the same subject. It shows a great and effect and also indicates that Obama isn't only addressing the American's but also the other world)

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FIGURES OF SPEECH
1.  "...shone as a beacon of freedom" [simile]

In this phrase america is portrayed as a signal of invitation of freedom and opportunities. This shows america to be a country with no restriction and it rescues and guides those who need the support.

2/3. "... tolerant America/ generous America" [personification]

The word 'generous' suggests that America is a giving country. A country that provides without demanding anything in return. A country that doesn't discriminate you based on how poor or wealthy you are.
The word 'tolerant' suggests that America is very open minded and excepts the existence of others opinions despite it being right or wrong.

4. "magical place, america" [hyperbole]

here the hyperbole suggests america is the place where dreams come true (magical)

5. "a faith - a faith" [repetition]

Here the repetition emphasises the perseverance needed to achieve your dreams despite the size of your aim.

VOCABULARY
1. "magical place, america"

Here the word 'magical' (not a strong vocab but an effective one) is used to reach and touch the inner child of every individual and inspire them.

2. "my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely"

In this sentence the word 'unlikely' (not a strong vocab but an effective one) is used to show that despite the odds (him being from a black lineage, he being from a poor lineage, he being from a not so fortunate lineage) he still ended up as president of the strongest country of the world.

3. "abiding"

this word describes the strong faith/trust/believe Obama's parents had in America

4. "seven bucks"

Here Obama has used the colloquial language to show the common man that he is no different from them, he is more like a brother rather than a king

5. "without fear of retribution"

Here it indicates that any individual can take a part in political matter by freely expressing their opinion without facing a inhuman penalty.

STRUCTURAL DEVICES
1. "fellow Americans, Democrats ..."

Here Obama used the word 'fellow' to showcase equality between himself and the American citizens.

2. "We have more work to do" [first person plural]

This device is used to further engage the audience and let them to believe that Obama and the audience are of one team and they are moving towards a common aim. This device is trying to show that there no one is superior in the relationship of president and citizen

3. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" [listing of nouns]

Here Obama is addressing all different parties. This device is used to show that everyone is on-board on the team which is lead by Obama.

4. "lets face it" [informal]

Here the informality shows that the President and citizens of America are in a common party who have to encounter problems/difficulty together and find solutions through the power of unity.

5. "Now, don't get me wrong" [short sentence]

Here Obama has used this device to ensure that there is no misunderstanding between him and the audience. He wants the communication between them to be clear and strong

To sum it all up, the speech includes many figures of speech, strong/effective vocabulary, and structural devices to show the citizens of America that Obama and them are in one team which is not ruled but lead by Obama to move towards a common aim/objective which is growth/prosperity without the presence of unjustly ruling.

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-Figures of speech
1. Simile - "beacon of freedom and opportunity"
In this sentence, America is shown to a beacon of freedom and opportunity which gives hope to every individual, allowing them to follow their dream and be independent.
2. Repetition- "dream-big dream"
the repetition of the word 'dream' inspires people to follow their ambition.
3. Personification- "tolerant America"
this shows that America is open and accepting to different types of people from all over the world.
4. Personification- "generous America"
this phrase shows that America gives to all the people no matter what their race, age, gender, financial status is.
5. Hyperbole- "a magical place, America"
this gives a very patriotic feeling of how america is this land of fantasy where everything is possible.
-Vocabulary
1. Perseverance
2. Abiding
3. Improbable
4. Retribution
5. Choking back the tears
-Structural Devices
1. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents"- Stacking of nouns
2. "we have more work to do" - FP Plural
3. "lets face it"
4.  "small towns and big cities" -Stacking of nouns.
5. Historic anecdotes - talks about past

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Figures of Speech

Hyperbole ("magical place, America") - this phrase shows his patriotism and his belief in America as a country where one can come to achieve their dreams.

Simile ("as a beacon of freedom") - once again shows patriotism and his belief, but this time as America being a country which stands against oppression.

Repetition ("dream/big dreams") - the repetition of the word inspires people to go out of their comfort zone and have them pursue their goals in life.

Personification ("tolerant America) - personifies America as a country which is very accepting to all sorts of people.

Contrast ("but doesn't have the money") - used after a string of positive phrases , this phrase shows that despite all of the good things that American people can accomplish with their ability, they still would be unable to achieve their dreams due to money.

Vocabulary

"perseverance" (grit and determination) - used in the case of his father, it shows the hard work and determination his father had.

"improbable love" (unlikely) - used for his parents' love, the word improbable means unlikely. This means that despite how different the worlds they came from they managed to come together.

"they look down on me" (faith) - the phrase shows his spirituality and faith in god to the people. This would attract people to him.

"insistence" - shows the perseverance and faith he believes the American people to have in their dreams and that America is a place where miracles can happen. This is used to create hope.

"choking back the tears" (sympathy) - attracts sympathy to the pain some of the American people face. This shows him as a person who cares for the general population.

Structural Devices

Personal historical anecdote - shows his humble upbringings and his humility. He creates a connection to the audience by showing that he is not someone who was greatly privileged.

stacking of nouns ("small towns, big cities") - He uses this so that the audience can show that he has visited many places to socialize and get the perspectives of the citizens.

ending with short simple sentence ("they know those things") - This creates an effective end to the paragraph as it reaffirms the american citizens that they are smart enough to know what is wrong with current society; he does not make them seem like they are uneducated on these topics, but rather quite frankly admits that since everyone knows there is no need to hide it.

First Person plural ("we have more work to do") - This puts him and the audience on the same level as "fellow Americans" who should all strive to improve their country.

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Figures of Speech

Hyperbole ("magical place, America")

Simile ("as a beacon of freedom")

Repetition ("dream/big dreams")

Personification ("tolerant America)

Contrast ("but doesn't have the money")

Vocabulary

"perseverance" (grit and determination)

"improbable love" (unlikely)

"they look down on me" (faith)

"insistence" (

"choking back the tears" (sympathy)

Structural Devices

Personal historical anecdote

stacking of nouns ("small towns, big cities")

ending with short simple sentence ("they know those things")

First Person plural ("we have more work to do")

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-Figures of speech
1. Simile - "beacon of freedom and opportunity"
2. Repetition- "dream-big dream"
3. Personification- "tolerant America"
4. Personification- "generous America"
5. Hyperbole- "a magical place, America"
-Vocabulary
1. Perseverance
2. Abiding
3. Improbable
4. Retribution
5. Choking back the tears
-Structural Devices
1. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents"- Stacking of nouns
2. "we have more work to do" - FP Plural
3. "lets face it"
4.  "small towns and big cities" -Stacking of nouns.
5. Historic anecdotes - talks about past

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Figures of speech:
1. beacon of freedom (simile)
-In this phrase America is portrayed to be similar to a beacon of freedom and opportunity.This indicates that America truly gives everyone the opportunity to live freely, there are no restrictions. This shows America as the source of freedom, this gives hope to people.
2. tolerant America (personification)
-the word tolerant is used to describe America, this could suggest that although America might not agree with some peoples opinion it allows their existence. This portrays America as a very open-minded country. This shows patriotism and makes people proud to be able to live in America.
3. generous America (personification)
-the word generous here could suggest that America is a country which gives back to it's people no matter how wealthy or poor they may be. America is not a selfish country. This is again a patriotic phrase making people feel proud.
4. a faith – a faith (repetition)
-the repetition of this phrase helps to emphasise the importance of believing in your dreams, not matter how big or small they might be.
5. magical place, America (hyperbole)
-the use of a hyperbole makes this phrase very patriotic as it suggest that America is truly a country of wonders, it is surreal and like no other. This is a very child-like phrase used by Mr Obama to engage with the child-like side of the people in the audience
Vocabulary:
1. improbable love (questionable/unconvincing)
- the word improbable is used to describe the love his parents had, it was very unlikely because they were from two different ends of the world. It did not seem possible, it was truly unimaginable.
2. eradicate the slander (defamation of character)
-this is a very strong word that means bringing down or making false statements about a thing or someones character. He wants to get rid of  such mindsets in the country, as it makes another person feel less worthy, they will have lower expectations. He has used such a strong word as it is a big and serious issue.
3. perseverance (determination)
-this word is used to show that his dad was very determined and steadfast to get a scholarship so he could study in America. No matter what he did not give up and this is what lead him to being able to study in a place like America.
4. fear of retribution; (penalty/punishment)
-this word indicates that anyone and everyone can take part in political processes and they will not be faced with a penalty. Everyone has an equal right to give their opinions when it comes to political matters
5. seven bucks
this is a colloquial term used by Mr Obama to make the audience feel like he is just like them. He wants them to feel engaged therefore, he used an informal word to portray himself as an ordinary man.

Structural devices:
1."let’s face it, fellow Americans "(informal insertion)
-the use of this device indicates that he was being informal, which shows that he is very understanding and cares about everyone. He does not just think of the Americans as random people, but rather as his friends.
2 "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" (stacking of nouns)
-this device suggests that he is referring to any and everyone in the room no matter who it may be. This makes the whole audience feel like they are a part of the speech.
3. "We have more work to do" (first person plural)
-this device makes the audience feel very engaged and it gives them a sense of belonging as he mentions that the Americans and him both need to work together. He is not superior to them, they both have an equal role of importance to play. This makes the audience feel very valued.
4. "Now, don’t get me wrong." (short sentence)
-he has used many short sentences throughout his speech the grab the attention of the audience so that they focus on what he is saying and do not misunderstand him. He also uses these to prevent the audience from getting bored.
5. Go into the collar counties (imperative)
-the use of this device helps to portray America as the best. He asks them to go to different places to prove to them what he is saying is right and there is clear evidence for it.

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Figures of speech
1. Beacon of freedom portraying America to be the symbol of hope where anything can happen.   (simile)
2.Dream the repetition of the word evokes sense of hope and illuminates to the audience how much Obama has been dreaming about this day exemplifies a sense of relatbility (repetition)
3.Magical place a child like tone that sets him apart from other presidents speeches (hyperbole)
4.No other country on earth exaggeration that keeps the audience intrigued and engaged.(hyperbole)
5.Tolerant America again similar to a beacon of hope it conveys America to be a place of hope and a place where anyone can follow there dreams no matter the race background or religion. (personification)
Vocabulary
1. Improbable love illuminating how much he loves his parents it gives him sympathy and relatability.
2.They look down on me shows vulnerability and makes you sympathies with him something a lot of presidents don't do
3.perseverance conveys to the audience how strong of a person he is and how anyone can follow there dreams if they truly believe in themselves.
4.chocking back the tears similar to the other persuasive devices it allows the listeners/audience see Obama's vulnerable and allows the audience see themselves in Obama
5.slander
Structural Devices
1.Lets face it is a nice touch of informality it allows the audience to feel as is there having a personal chat with the president himself gives.
2.Humble beginnings saying this allows the audience to feel connected to Obama as well as humbles Obama and makes him more a likable and reliable character to the audience
3.Using relatability (they know these things) like in previous structural devices it allows the audience to feel engaged and personal to the president
4.Don"t get me wrong informality allows the president to tap into the audience like no one before
5.Use of personal pronouns (we have more work to do) gives Obama's a personal and real touch that other speeches lack and uses his vulnerability to his advantage.

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figures of speech:
1.beacon of freedom (metaphor, shows that America is a place to where people seek refuge and freedom)
2.tolerant America (personification, gives lots of inspiration and hope, your identity does not define whether you will be successful or not)
3.generous America (personification, rewards everybody regardless of name, Once again this is very inspiring)
4. They look down on me (emotive language,sense of achievement,caters to religious views of audience, this shows Barack Obama is a trustworthy person and believes in the souls going to heaven,Obama takes into account all the types of audience)
5. A magical place (hyperbole, America not actually a magical place, but it is truly a place where all dreams come true regardless of your name or colour,race,identity)
vocabulary:
1.Improbable(unimaginable, the parents were from two far away continents, how would such a relationship be possible,truly mesmorising. This gives a tone of wonderment)
2.Abiding(Had faith in possibilities of nation, gives hope and shows that America is a place of hope and endless possibilities)
3.precious (priceless/invaluable daughters)
4.retribution(people do not have fear of being rebuked severely for voting, this gives a sense of security)
5.eradicate(abolish and completely get rid off racism towards blacks,this gives hope to the audience)
structural devices:
1.Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents (stacking of nouns, shows he is addressing everybody, no one is left out in tolerant America)
2. repetition (more work to do-more work to do, lays emphasis on hard work required)
3. first person plural(We,engages audience and makes them feel like they know Obama, this makes the speech so much more close and personal and retains the audience)
4. Imperative (Go into any city-urging people to see the state of the potential successful people in america without the money, Obama wants to reward everyone with their hidden and special talent)
5.repetition (has will,has drive,has grades,shows the value of the people, but are without money, this must not be the case in a Tolerant America)

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Figures Of Speech

Personification (Tolerant America)- The people of America unite in tolerance to create a tolerant America , adjective added to show greatness of the country

Anaphora (America) - Importance of America and patriotism which makes audience proud of the country they are in or from.

Simile (As a beacon of freedom)- Light of freedom , shows how bright and clear the importance of freedom in America , and shows how America is the definition of freedom or the source of it

Repetition (Dream) - gives hope on achieving what might seem impossible at the moment , gains trust and hope of audience as he dreams for a better America and that makes the audience trust him (dreams for a solution for current problems , and achieving those dreams)

Visual Imagery (Tin-roof shack)- makes the audience visualise the quality of life his grandfather had and the quality of education the grandfather probably had to understands Obama's family history and where everything started

Structural Devices

Historic Anecdote (First Para) personal view of the life , brings out emotion in audience

Colloquial (Seven Bucks) - makes it personal and informal which brings audience closer to speaker

Stacking of Nouns (Americans, Democrats, Independants)- addressing everyone in the room no matter what political party they are in , addresses everyone more personally            (compared to a general word)

Starting with Coordinators (And , But) - Informal which makes it personal and connects all the paragraphs together

Informal Insertion(Lets face it)- makes the speech informal but adds a personal tone from speaker to audience which connects writer and audience by emotion or understanding

Vocabulary

Slander - another word for defamation used to show the seriousness of these incidents and also hints that he has experienced this slander himself ( because of his race) and that is why it should be "eradicated"

Magical - childish word that connects the childhood of the audience and also shows how wondrous and dreamlike America is

,born of two continents - brings into scale the huge distances travelled and the chances of a child from two continents to be born (Africa and North America) which is what makes the connection so much more special.

Choking back tears- Choking used to emphasize on the hardships people might face in life due to financial problems , if holding was used instead , this would not seem like a huge problem but because choking is used here , it shows the hardships are heartbreaking and huge problems to deal with , which leads to choking of the tears

Improbable - The loving and strong connection between two people who were thousands of miles apart ,is very rare and is close to impossible to occur which is what made the love between his parents improbable

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- Vocabulary
1. "perseverance" (persistent) (this shows that his father was trying and working with effort to gain the scholarship to America so that his children are able to have a better future)
2. "abiding" (enduring, lasting) (its shows that barack's parents
3. "improbable" (not likely to be true)
4. "insistence" (should be done)
5. "retribution" (punishment, consequence)
6. "eradicate" (destroy completely)
- Persuasive devices
1. "fellow" (shows equality between each other and that he is equal to the others)
2. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" (shows that he is addressing everyone not just one person)
3. "use of personal anecdote" (to make them feel a connection to the topic and to interest the readers)
4. "anaphora" (it is used to appeal emotion in order to persuade the audience like the continuous use of America)
5. "modal auxiliary" (use of verbs like can, must, should, etc. and is used to express a mood or tense)
- Figures of speech
1. "tolerant America ; generous America" (personification)
2. "magical place" (hyperbole)
3. "shone as a beacon of freedom" (simile)
4. "big dreams - dreams" (repetition)
5. "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" (stacking of nouns)
- Structural devices
1. "don't get me wrong" (informal)
2. "let's face it" (insertion)
3. "I say to you tonight" (personal pronoun)
4. "eradicate the slander" (emotive language)
5. "they imagined - they imagined" (repetition)

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1 Vocab:

Improbable(not likely to be true)-talks about the love of his parents for the nation as so strong that it didn't seem true,shows the audience his love for America trying to convince the audience that one does not have to be someone great to show love to their country.

Common(one dream,one goal)-In the sentence the word common is used to describe the dream which Barack's grandmother saw for her daughter(the mother of Barack Obama) suggesting that even though they were related to 2 different continents,they dream was common.

Abiding(long lasting belief)-This word describes the faith Barack's parents had in the greatness of America. The word can be defined as long lasting and so in the passage it suggests that his parent's had a very deep and strong belief that the country will be great again adding to the point that even if just an ordinary American has an abiding belief, it doesn't matter if he is some one big or small, all that matters is their belief

Blessed(Barack)-This word is the meaning of Barack and it is used to create a sense of patriotism amongst the audience as he says that his parents named him after that as they believed that America had no boundaries to success,again talking about how every American should believe in America and its greatness.

Eradicate(to get rid of)-this is a very strong word used by him to talk about the end of slander(false spoken statement)giving the example that a black person with a book in his hand is basically white and so the use of the word eradicate is good as it means to put an end to something and he wants to put an end to this whole mindset.

2 Figures of speech:

they imagined,they imagined me going(repetition)-The use of repetition in the speech helps to create a strong effect of emotion and this helps in the audience to relate deeper to him as he is talking about his past.

Tolerant America,generous America(personification)-The personification creates an image of America as a person being tolerant and generous in the sense that in the speech,he is trying to convey the message that America is the land of opportunities and is generous even to those who may not be rich.

They look down on me (emotive language)- This creates a sense of achievement as he is talking about his parents looking down at him now that they have passed away,feeling proud of what he has achieved.This would also cater to the religious views of the audience as they could also take it as God being proud of him.Gives an idea of him being a trustworthy person and just a simple person with a dream.

Beacon of freedom(metaphor)-this phrase is used to persuade the audience by comparing America to a beacon of hope suggesting that the land is full of opportunities and freedom as it offers people the right to their own opinion and beliefs.The people should not give up hope and work towards getting America to be great again.Can also be understood as the phrase catering to the religious views as America is the land of freedom.

Magical place,America(hyperbole)-This phrase creates the image that America is like no other country,instead it is different and unique like magic and this creates the effect of excitement amongst the audience as he is building the patriotism using this phrase.

3 Structure:

Personal historic anecdote(talks about past moments)-The speech is a personal historic anecdote as he starts off by going into flashback and talking about his previous generations to give the audience an idea of his background and how he grew up.

Lets face it(insertion)-During the speech, he goes on to add an informal insertion in between showing that he is not a very strict and grumpy person, instead someone who is understanding and frank with his own people showing them that he cares for the country as much ans everyone else ,if not more.

Americans, Democrats, Republicans(stacking of nouns)-the stacking of nouns shows that he is reffering to every person in the room be it his supporters or not, and telling them that they all have to work together and work towards a common dream.The stacking of nouns also shows that he cares about every single American even if they themselves don't support him

The people I meet(first person plural)-with this phrase he suggests that he himself also talks to people to know more about how they feel about specific things and the use of this device creates a sense of unity between him and the ordinary Americans.

Go into any inner city neighborhood(imperative sentence)-In this phrase he is asking the audience to go and see an inner city neighborhood and see what the people have to say, this creates a sense of bond between him and the Americans as the 2 of them have to work together.

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Vocabulary:
1.perseverance (dedicated/determined)
this shows that Mr Obama's dad worked really hard to gain a scholarship to America so his children and grandchildren could have a better future. He was determined and never gave up.

2.improbable 'love' (unlikely/doubtful)
this word expresses how strong the love Obama's parents had. Even though they came from two different distant places in America, their love was really strong. It was almost unimaginable.

3.abiding (long-lasting)
this word describes that Obama's parents had a long lasting and deep faith in America. They had hope that America was going to be the best country.

4.great pride (feeling of joy/pleasure)
Obama's parents look down on him with great pleasure and joy because of the man he became and all his achievements.

5.insistence (requesting/demanding/asking continuously) constantly asking or insisting (wishing for/hoping) on small miracles to happen.

6.retribution (penalty/punishment)
In the context, people can take part in political policies without having a fear of getting punishment or getting penalties. They can have their own say (freedom of speech)

7.folks (people/individuals) people in cities/towns/all over America.

8.eradicate (get rid of/completely destroy) eradicate is strong word to use which means to completely get rid of something. In the context, Mr President mentions that he wants to completely remove slander or peoples negative mindests about blacks in America.

9.slander (defamation/using false information to damage a persons reputation) speaking or spreading wrong information about a person which effects their reputation in the eyes of other people. The President wants to get rid off such mindsets and so he used a strong word to describe his feelings towards something like this. He, himself is a black and he doesn't want anyone else in the country to be defamed or feel bad about themselves because they are black.

Figures of speech:
1. magical place (hyperbole)
this phrase is a patriotic phrase which suggests that America is the dream country you should be in. It is a very childish word to use and shows that Mr Obama really wanted to strengthen the connection he had with his audience. It is an informal word to use.

2.shone as a beacon of freedom (simile)
America is being described as a beacon, a place with hope and opportunity that will guide people and give them a better future. This phrase also has a religious background where America is known to be the land where people have rights and freedom.

3.on the other side of the world/ no other country on Earth (exaggeration/hyperbole)
this phrase describes that Mr Obama's mother was from a very far place compared to where his dad came from. It makes his speech more interesting and exciting.

4.big dreams- common dream /  they imagined-they imagined (repetition)
Repetition of these words and phrases emphasizes how important they are and creates a much deeper meaning. He grabs the audeinces' attention when he repeats the phrase 'they imagined-they imagined'

5.tolerant America/ generous America (personification)
this phrase also is a patriotic phrase where it creates a feeling of being proud to be an American in the audience.

6. Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents (stacking of nouns)
Mr Obama used stacking of nouns to address everyone in the audience whether they supported him or not. He was trying to reach out to everyone.

Structural devices:
1. lets face it, fellow Americans
(informal and friendly way to begin his speech) This is an informal insertion. Mr Obama shows the audience that he is one of them and not superior to them. He is just like their friend and he understands them very well.

2. Now, don't get me wrong (short sentences)
Mr Obama uses a lot of short phrases like this in his speech to not make it sound boring and grabs the attention of the audience. He also is trying to make sure the audience does not misunderstand him.

3.Go into collar countries (imperatives)
He uses imperatives to make America sound the best

4. Mr Obama uses his personal life story in his speech to create a connection between him and his audience. He again shows them that he is one of them and he also has a different background and went through a lot to reach the point where he is today

5. We have more work to do (first person plural)
By using first person plural Mr Obama creates a strong connection with the audience. He addresses everyone as 'one' including himself. He doesn't make himself feel superior to everyone else. The whole country has to work together.

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Figures of Speech
1. Personification- Tolerant America
2. Simile- as beacon of freedom
3. Hyperbole- Other side of the world
4. Hyperbole- 'Magical place'
5. Repetition- 'They imagined- They imagined' or 'A faith, A faith in simple dreams...'

Vocabulary
1. Impropable- The relationship between his parents were very unlikely, because they were both from very different places and lived very different lives.
2. Abiding- This word is used to emphasize on the strength of his parents' faith in the country and shows their patriotism.
3. Precious- used to describe what he thinks of his two daughters and shows his close relationship with them.
4. Retribution- In the current context, he uses the word retribution to explain the intensity of the punishments which people recieved for participating in voting, etc. and how he wants that to end.
5. Eradicate- completely rid of something

Persuasive Devices
1. Personal anecdote- Empathetic response, Sympathy
2. Fellow- showing that he is equal to other people (And fellow Americans...)
3. Anaphora- Use of America, shows that the people are in an important place (Tolerant America, Generous America...)
4. Modal Auxiliary- Use of words 'must', 'can', etc., encouraging the people (We have more work to do...)
5. First Person plural- Use of 'we' instead of I, etc., to show he is one of them (We have more work to do...)

Structural Devices
1. Informal insertion-(Let's face it)
2. Short Sentence- (They know those things)
3. Stacking of nouns- (Americans, Democrats, Republicans, etc.)
4. Use of dashes- Inserts a personal thought (They stand here- I stand here...)
5.  Use of semicolons- instead of and which maybe childish compared to a semicolon (...an insistence on small miracles; that we can tuck...).

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Figures of Speech

- "shone as a beacon of freedom" (simile) - this gives hope to the people by referring to America as a beacon, a 'source' of hope and freedom.

- "generous America" (personification) - shows patriotism and makes the audience proud to be able to live in America

- "tolerant America" (personification) - shows patriotism and makes the audience proud to be able to live in America

- "no other country on earth" (hyperbole) - emphasis on America's ability, that 'no one else can do' what America did. Again, makes the audience proud to be in America.

Vocabulary
- "slander"

- "magical place, America" - makes the audience patriotic, tone and choice of words depicts America as a wondrous place

- "choking back the tears" - the word 'choking' shows the severity of the sadness, and makes the audience sympathetic

- "tin-roof shack" - these one-syllable words are quite descriptive, although short, of the poor schools that his father went to

- "seven bucks" - colloquial word makes the audience feel like Obama is one of them, like any other ordinary citizen.

Structural Devices
- "let’s face it" - informal insertion allows interaction between Obama and the audience and makes the audience more engrossed into the speech

- "They imagined – They imagined" - emphasis, grabs the attention of the reader and makes them focus on the following sentence

- repetition of "more to do for..." - repetition emphasizes on all the things that are to be done to 'perfect' America - and gives hope to the Americans that Obama will be the one filling these plentiful gaps

- "fed and clothed and safe" - use of 'and' between verbs shows the plentiful actions that the Americans are able to do

- "Americans, Democrats, Republicans, Independents" -   the stacking of nouns used here shows Obama addressing lots and lots of different people. Makes the people happy to be part of one of these groups.

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vocabulary
1.  improbable
he uses this word to show to the audience that his story wouldnt be possible anywhere else in order to make them feel patriotic
2.  eradicate
he uses the word eradicate to show that he plans on removing the awful racism against the blacks to make it a country of equality
3. insistence
this word is used to show that small miracles are very common in a great country like america, because it demands it
4. choking back the tears
is used to represent the people who have financial losses, the people who america has to work for, draws sympathy from the audience and motivates them to work for the people with unfortunate conditions
5. tolerant america
shows that america is very accepting though it may not agree with some things, it still allows it so it shows that it represents freedom to anyone which makes the audience feel proud of their country

figure of speech
1. magical place
hyperbole-  america is considered "magical", a word that brings out the inner children in the audience
2.beacon of freedom and opportunity
simile- to portray america as not only a land where his parents brought him up, but rather a country of hope for everyone
3. dreams
repetition- it emphasizes how important it is to have big dreams, no matter who you are or where you came from, and this a) evokes sympathy because Barak and his parents dreamed and it paid off and b) brings the audience together as one, as any of them could dream
4. generous america personification- brings out patriotism as Obama calls america many different things (generous, tolerant, great)
5. other side of the world hyperbole- this is used to show that he has come from a very different background but still, he has been chosen as a president, which makes his election all the more special.

structural devices
1. lets face it
informal- shows neutral understanding between the president and america
2. we have more work to do
the whole of america is being addressed as one, which brings about a sense of unity
3. americans, democrats, republicans, independents
stacking of nouns shows that anyone and everyone matters as there are many different types of people found in the crowd and he addresses all
4.  now dont get me wrong
informal- shows that he knows that the problems cant only be fixed with help from others but through hard work aswell

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Vocabulary:
1.perseverance (dedicated/determined)
2.improbable 'love' (unlikely/doubtful)
3.abiding (long-lasting)
4.great pride (feeling of joy/pleasure)

5.insistence (requesting/demanding/asking continuously)
6.retribution (penalty/punishment)
7.folks (people/individuals)
8.eradicate (get rid of/completely destroy)
9.slander (defamation/using false information to damage a persons reputation)
10. choking back the tears (
Figures of speech:
1. magical place (hyperbole)
2.shone as a beacon of freedom (simile)
2.common dream, born of two continents
3.on the other side of the world/ no other country on Earth (exaggeration)
4.big dreams- common dream /  they imagined-they imagined (repetition)
5.tolerant America/ generous America (personification)
6. no barrier to success (
7. repetition of the word 'stand'
Structural devices:
1.lets face it
2.don't get me wrong
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Persuasive devices:
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