1. George W. Bush “9/11 Address to the Nation”
By: Meredith Priest

2. SOAPS TONE-Speaker George W. Bush 43rd President of the United States
He graduated from Yale University in 1968 and Harvard Business School in 1975 (Cheerleader)
He is the only U.S. President to have earned an M.B.A.
In May 1968, Bush was commissioned into the Texas Air National Guard.
Prior to his marriage he had multiple episodes of alcohol abuse.
In 1978, Bush ran for the House of Representatives from Texas's 19th congressional district but lost by 6,000 votes.
He was also Governor of Texas.

3. SOAPS Tone-Occasion
On September 11, 2001 terrorists hijacked planes heading to New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. This situation caused 2,966 death which included all the plane members, hijackers, as well as people in the World Trade Centers and Pentagon.
Oval Office

4. Soaps tone-Audience
President George W. Bush addressed the nation on the tragedies of that day and attempted to relieve the fears of citizens who had witnessed the unfolding events unfolding, both in person and on television screens across the country.

5. Soaps tone-Purpose
The purpose of this speech is to inform Americans about the event that occurred and what was going to happen next as a country. He put emphasis on how we were not going to let this tear us apart and we will going to be strong. “Our country is strong.”
“Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America.”

6. Soaps tone-Subject
The subject for this speech is the terrorist attack on 9/11. Americans were devastated by this traumatic event being President would make this worse because you have to learn to help the citizens of America and assure them that we are going to be okay.
“Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.”
“Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts.”

7. Soaps tone-Tone
When we go through catastrophes such as this one the tone will be heartfelt and sincere as well as serious. I cannot imagine being the President at a time like this and having to give a speech to assure the US that we were going to be okay and not let this destroy us.
“These acts shatter steel, but they cannot dent the steel of American resolve. America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no one will keep that light from shining. Today, our nation saw evil -- the very worst of human nature -- and we responded with the best of America. ”

8. ethos
Credibility:
George W. Bush was the President during this tragedy, so he is automatically credible to give this speech to the American people.

9. Logos In George W. Bush’s speech he does not use much logos
“The functions of our government continue without interruption. Federal agencies in Washington which had to be evacuated today are reopening for essential personnel tonight and will be open for business tomorrow. Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business as well.”
“Our military is powerful, and it's prepared. Our emergency teams are working in New York City and Washington D.C. to help with local rescue efforts.”

10. pathos
This speech is pretty much all pathos, because they have just been attacked by terrorists, the easiest way to relate to the people is through pathos.
This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world. Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened.

11. diction
Bush puts lots of emphasis on the word evil. He stated multiple times how evil the people were who bombed us and how it is the "very worst of human nature." They wanted to search for who was behind the "evil acts." Not to mention he added a verse from Psalm 23 which states, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear NO evil for you are with me."
Every paragraph in this speech has the word evil at least once.
“Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.”
“Today, our nation saw evil -- the very worst of human nature -- and we responded with the best of America.”

12. Diction (continued) He also puts a lot of emphasis on the word strong.
“These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. But they have failed. Our country is strong.”
“Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business as well.”
Our financial institutions remain strong, and the American economy will be open for business as well.

13. Other Rhetorical Devices
Syntax:
“The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge -- huge structures collapsing have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger.”
“The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors.”
Aphorism
“Psalm 23: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me.”

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15. Works Cited
"George W. Bush." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 11 Feb
"Prologue: Pieces of History." » 9/11: An Address to the Nation. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Feb