this is a slide about the analysis of a political speech from the perspective of rhetorical devices: pronoun, metaphor, simile, rule of three, parallelism and euphemism.

1. 一、 background of the speech
The speech is about President George W. Bush's second inaugural address. On January
20, 2005, Bush was sworn in for his second term at the Capitol, officially assuming the
role of the 55th President of the United States. During his presidency, the nation faced
significant challenges, most notably the 9/11 attacks, which had a profound impact on
the United States. The populace initially harbored mistrust in national security, and a
prevailing sense of negativity and despair pervaded the country. In response, President
Bush immediately projected a resilient leadership image, making crucial decisions to
safeguard national security and restore confidence among the American people.
analysis of the speech
二、 analysis of the speech
1) Use of pronoun
All who live in tyranny and hopelessness can know: the United States will not ignore
your oppression, or excuse your oppressors. When you stand for your liberty, we will
stand with you.
In this example, the use of words like "The United States" and "we" serves to evoke a
profound sense of national identity in the hearts of the people. These words feel like
their own voices, and naturally, they will wholeheartedly agree with President Bush.
This is the triumph of the speech.
2) Metaphor
After the shipwreck of communism came years of relative quiet, years of repose, years
of sabbatical - and then there came a day of fire.
The metaphor of "a day of fire" refers to a significant and tumultuous event, likely
representing the 9/11 attacks. It vividly captures the sudden and destructive nature of
the event.
3) Simile
We felt the unity and fellowship of our nation when freedom came under attack, and
our response came like a single hand over a single heart.
This simile emphasizes the unity and solidarity of the American people in the face of
challenges. It paints a vivid picture of a collective response and shared emotion,
emphasizing the strength derived from unity.
4) Rule of three
It warms those who feel its power, it burns those who fight its progress, and one day
this untamed fire of freedom will reach the darkest corners of our world.
In this instance, the rule of three is used to describe the impact of the "fire of freedom."
The repetition of the structure creates a rhythmic and memorable pattern, reinforcing
the idea that the power of freedom has different effects on various individuals and
regions.
5) Parallelism
To give every American a stake in the promise and future of our country, we will bring
the highest standards to our schools, and build an ownership society. We will widen the
ownership of homes and businesses, retirement savings and health insurance - preparing
our people for the challenges of life in a free society.
Parallelism is used to draw attention to the components of America's ideal of freedom.

2. By presenting parallel ideas about dignity, security, and economic independence, the
speaker underscores the interconnected nature of these concepts within the broader
definition of liberty.
6) Euphemism
Some have unwisely chosen to test America's resolve, and have found it firm.
In this example, "Some" implicitly refers to terrorists, particularly those responsible for
the 9/11 attacks. This is used to underscore the President's determination and inspire
the American people. It signifies President Bush's commitment to protecting the United
States from similar attacks, encouraging the American citizens to regain confidence in
national security.
三、 conclusion
where there is power, there is politics; where there is politics, there is power. The
language used by politicians to create and exert power deserves analyzing and the
rhetorical tools that politicians use are also examples to us.