2.+Descriptions

Descriptions found in the text:

**IMAGES:** "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

- "Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage-"

Both of these quotes really describe the American people and government and their desire to help other nations through hard times. "To those people in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves. . ." It also helps paint a picture of the things that the U.S. stands for and what they believe in as a country.


 * DETAILS**: Throughout the speech J.F.K. describes what he wants the country to do and what they stand for, yet he doesn't really go into detail about actions he's going to take to make these things reality. Mostly he says that the U.S. "pledges their best efforts," but doesn't go into detail. However, he does mentions things such as loyalty to other countries who are in need of their help and how that is a very important step to help another. "United there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do - for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder."


 * LAUNGUAGE:** Overall the wording and language used in the speech is formal and very concise and clear. "This much we pledge - and more." Kennedy gets down to the point that America will be there for other countries, the rest of the speech is supporting this statement.


 * SYNTAX:** Sentence structure is very repetitive, "Let both sides explore. . ." "Let both sides, for the first time. . ." "Let both sides seek. . ."


 * SPEAKER:** The speaker of the speech is President John F. Kennedy and the speech is written in the first person point of view. "For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago."

"So let us begin anew—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate."
 * TONE:** The speech leaves us with a tone of hope, wisdom, and inspiration, for it states what is to come for our nation.


 * DICTION:** Kennedy’s word choice or diction helped the speech become what it did. Through his choice of intelligent and simple words he relayed a speech that proved his points, established who he was, and further, was understandable to anyone interested.

//"Let the word go forth.....that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans."// -John F. Kennedy