Our speech

Our group chose to mock Barack Obama's speech. He tries repeatedly to connect with the audience (mostly democrats but also a tv audience of republicans) by talking about all tthe different people who came out to vote. He talks about how this was the highest turnout in voter history. This logos fact also builds ethos showing that he really was elected by a large voter count. Obviously he thanked all of the people who had got him this far, as well as discuss the loss of McCain. This is more Ethos building. He discusses the pressing issues we face, and his plans against those (although vague plans) struggles.
Specifically he talks about our current financial crisis and our war. He gives us a good felling that he will handle these struggles absolutely. This again is Ethos building. He uses the word "change". This is an effective pathos building tactic. His we did it mentality and speech does much to draw him closer to the crowd(which is in love with him.)
Overall he did well rallying the spirits and saying his ideas. He builds ethos throughout and at the same time excites passion within his audience. Although he might make a few people mad he does a great job at attempting to include us all.

kerry concession

He begins by congradulating the president and his wife, to seem like a good loser, and gain ethos for the future. He continues to adress the "healing" that he hope will happen soon. He repeats the words hope and vision to also grab pathos. He uses a metaphor of hugging everybody to connect with everybody and to get more pathos. He ensures us that he will continue to fight for his beliefs and stands. He chooses the path to stay strong democratic by using words like "our strong democratic party", and does not do much to say let us work together (compared to other concession speeches). He seems to give the feeling that he will still be a big force of power and others should not give up on him yet. He closes with a strong ethos grabbing "God Bless America!"