Obama´s Acceptance Speech

Obama´s acceptance speech on Tuesday, November 4 caused great emotion on the United States, but also in the world. Once again, Obama proves his excellent speaking skills and his great use of rhetoric, which were vital factors in his campaign. He is able to captivate his public, no matter their number or intentions; he is able to convince them that what he said is how things are. I consider it a great speech with an effective use of ethos, pathos, and logos.

President Obama and his followers are full of joy for their victory, but he wouldn’t allow this to distract his attention, maintaining a serious and formal tone. He addresses McCain with great respect and prudence, which shows his use of diplomacy. He is also able to mix the feeling of the people to make them feel as if the change has finally come, as if he was what the country really needed. Obama refers personally to his family who helped him in his toil, once again highlighting his character and humble family. Through his tone and voice he is able to produce suspense and emotion in the public, changing tone and speeding up when needed, and going back to his initial tone without difficulties.

Barrack is a master of the use of motion in public speaking because he has the greatest confidence I have seen in a person. He walks and moves with such confidence in stage that his public view him not as a speaker but as a source of wisdom, who is accurate and decisive. His gestures reflect experience, changing them and adapting them to the message he is trying to get across, and to the reaction of the public. It is very interesting how he is able to produce such happiness in his followers when he is serious and direct thought the entire speech, never showing a weak point or a flaw in his reasoning. Even if you where completely certain that he had lied, it would be very hard to contradict it, because his confidence creates an illusion that tells us that we are wrong, that he is completely right.

The new elected president of the United States of America is a change, a completely new face of leadership. Through his acceptance speech he ignites hope in the heart of the Americans, who look forward to his government. This is a great example of the characteristics that make up a good speaker, and a great use of rhetoric. I definitely look forward to your government Obama, because America’s expectations are very high.