Brittany Jimenez
English III AP­ 8
Mr. Caycee
October 10, 2014

Kennedy’s use of diction and syntax in the inaugural address is used often and importantly.
As Kennedy begins his speech, he acknowledges the freedom they contain, compared to what situations seemed to look like in the past including poverty. However ways are starting to set in once again. As he states, “And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe” Kennedy tells the people that after years of fighting for freedom and independence, the years have been a different version of the first.
John F. Kennedy states, “To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends.” meaning that there should be peace rather than war between the states, for “united, there is little we cannot do.” That message he proposes, applies to States whom are already our allies and those who are new to our alliance.
Kennedy uses diction especially when he writes, “those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside” telling that those who tried to govern the country, like
England, was unsuccessful because unity is the answer for peace within the States.
Kennedy uses syntax after telling how he plans on helping and supporting the less unfortunate. He relates back to his audience causing them to be more engaged and more likely to gain his support. Kennedy addresses different