Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke these words during his
first inauguration as the 32nd President of the United States. In
front of a country that was deep in the woes of depression his words were up
lifting and provided hope to a down trodden society. This was only the first of
many memorable speeches Roosevelt would deliver in his lifetime. Strong and
confident in his delivery his words were backed by an overwhelming conviction
that commanded attention. As with all great speakers he was a master of all
three methods of persuasion; however I believe the majority of his power was
delivered through the ethos method. He was a very accomplished man before being
elected president and his confidence in not only his abilities, but the
abilities of this nation, were at the forefront of his delivery.
If I had to attempt to categorize what little power of
persuasion I possess I think I would fall more in line with the pathos method.
I have always considered myself to be a highly empathetic individual and will
always try to consider the thoughts and feelings of others before I speak.
Although I always try to be as logical and factual in my arguments as possible
I believe that any persuasion I may hold would come from a place of emotional
connection with those I am speaking to.
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