Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
2003
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Communication Studies and Theatre
First Advisor
Mary Haleta
Abstract
This thesis is a rhetorical analysis of the speeches given by President Roosevelt and Senator McCain during the 1912 and 2000 election, respectively. The analysis used the classic divisions of Aristotle's analysis. Specifically, these include Invention, Arrangement, Style, and Delivery. The introductory chapters provide background on President Roosevelt and Senator McCain and lay the groundwork for a discussion of the two speeches. The thesis concludes with the final comparisons of the two speakers. The analysis describes Aristotelian elements used by both candidates. Some elements were not discovered in the analysis.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 -- Oratory.
McCain, John, 1936-2018 -- Oratory.
Political oratory -- United States.
Campaign speeches.
Rhetoric -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Dahle, Travis Ryan, "An Aristotelian Analysis of Campaign Speeches Given By President Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 and Senator John McCain in 2000" (2003). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 997.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/997
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