1. Thomas Jefferson’s Inaugural Address Casey Morris

2. Historical Context Topic- The past, present, and future of the United States Purpose- Inaugural address. He wants to thank, support, and unite the people. When- March 4,1801 Where- White House in Washington DC Audience- White males who could vote. Historical significance- The first president to hold the Inauguration at the White House. First election with two political parties.

3. Strategy Time and Place- A brand new, important location for the president. The Country was still very young. Circumstances- He had to prove that he was going to be the right president. Audience-Mostly supporters of Jefferson. Maybe some Federalists.

4. Tone His tone changes Start: Thankful and appreciative Middle: Empowering and confident End: Empowering and unifying One paragraph is angry and frustrated.

5. Modes of Persuasion Pathos- First person plural (we, us). – Issued stressed: Equality and freedoms of the people and government. Ethos- Bill of Rights, Constitution, Constitutional Convention, and the start of the USA. Logos: No statistics of fallacies.

6. Organization Start- He thanks voters for choosing him. “…my fellow citizens which is here assembled to express my grateful thanks” Thesis- “Utterly, indeed, should I despair not the presence of many whom I here see remind me that in the other high authorities provided by our Constitution I shall fin resources of wisdom, of virtue and of zeal on which to rely under all difficulties.” Speech flow- Thanks, unities, states his platform, asks for support. End- Ask for support and for confidence in “we”.

7. Literary Devices & Other Techniques Imagery- “A rising nation, spread over a wide and fruitful land, traversing all the seas with the rich productions of their industry…” Metaphor- “… for that guidance and support which may enable us to steer with safety the vessel in which we are embarked amidst…” Allusions- “…freedom of religion, freedom of the press and freedom of person under the protection of habeas corpus…”

8. Literary Devices & Other Techniques Rhetorical Question- “Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the forms of kings to govern him?” Parallel wording, juxtaposition of opposites, and humor are not used.

9. Nonverbal Communication We can’t know what his exact nonverbal communication was because it wasn’t recorded. He was said not be a strong public speaker so he spent a lot of time writing them to perfection.