Tag Archives: Barack Obama

Barack Obama’s Speech on Gun Control

Posted on 06/01/2016 by

President Barack Obama began the final year of his presidency with a speech on gun control. In it, he discussed a number of measures that he proposes to take by Executive Order to reduce gun violence in the United States. It … Continue reading →

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Rhetorical Devices: Tricolon

Posted on 16/03/2015 by

This post is part of a series on rhetoric and rhetorical devices. For other posts in the series, please click this link. Device: Tricolon Origin: From the Greek τρία (tria), meaning “three” and κῶλον (kôlon), meaning “member” or “clause”. In plain English: A … Continue reading →

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2012 U.S. “Prezi”dential Election Recap

Posted on 08/11/2012 by

I came across this presentation on Prezi that provides a recap of the recent election in the United States. If you are not familiar with Prezi, have a look. Click the image below and you will be taken to the presentation … Continue reading →

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Speeches from the 2012 Republican and Democratic National Conventions

Posted on 10/09/2012 by

The hoopla is over, the streamers and confetti have been swept up and the delegates have returned home. Yes, the Republican and Democratic National Conventions in the United States have concluded, but not before treating us to a Smörgåsbord of … Continue reading →

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Great Souvenir (and Excuse) from a Presidential Speech

Posted on 05/06/2012 by

Here’s a great story. Eleven-year-old Tyler Sullivan from Minnesota skipped school last week to go with his father to see President Obama deliver a speech at a local plant. After the speech, Tyler met Obama. The President realized that Tyler was … Continue reading →

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