https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21 en-us 2022-10-27 17:04:58 UTC 2025-11-14 10:11:55 UTC hello@padlet.com mirzaom24 https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2360080594 2022-10-28 03:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2360080594 mirzaom24 https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2360090275 Gehrig uses grateful and appreciative diction in the beginning of his farewell address to show that this speech is meant for his fans. It's important that he starts his speech off like this because it sets the stage for him being grateful and loyal to his fans, instead of a mournful retirement speech. It's meant to inspire the audience to feel uplifted and encourage them to see that the benefits outweigh the hardships.]]> 2022-10-28 04:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2360090275 mirzaom24 https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2361272790 2022-10-29 03:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2361272790 mirzaom24 https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2361276818 Gehrig employs rhetorical questions to personalize his speech and allow his audience to visualize the positive effects his career had on him. He uses this sentence structure to personalize his speech by signifying important people he's been able to work alongside with in his career. By asking the audience questions, he's prompting them to view his careers success from his perspective– allowing for a more personalized experience. ]]> 2022-10-29 03:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mirzaom24/3l7a3aiva8bw1a21/wish/2361276818