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Obama Speech on Bin Laden--Writing Prompt (Analysis) and Sample Opening Paragraph


Prompt: Analyze President Obama's speech on the death of Bin Laden. Identify the President's purpose for delivering this speech and then explain how he effectively utilizes rhetorical devices to support and achieve his objective.
     
     On May 2, 2011, President Obama announced to the nation and the world that bin Laden had been killed by the American military. He skillfully addressed multiple audiences, creating a strong argument that bin Laden's demise was justified. His speech, replete with several themes and the artful use of rhetoric, conveys to the American people and others around the world that our nation is strong and resilient. We will always bring to justice those who harm any of our citizens. 

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