We are shaped by every language and culture, drawn from every end of this Earth; and because we

4. Yet, every so often, the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms.

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5. At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office, but because we, the people, have remained faithful to the ideals of our forebears and true to our founding documents . 7, III, a The metaphoric ex pression ―during the rising tides of prosperity‖ refers to the growing American economy and ―still water of peace‖ to the stable political atmosphere. While the ―ideals‖ and the ―founding documents‖ are respectively associated to Universal Declaration of Human Rights and The Declaration of Independence. He tries to relate his existence with the former presidents and also the founding fathers making sense that he is even to them in the position and power and also equipped with equal capability. He makes the people rely in him since the concept of president in U.S.A is the only leader who is capable of making things go well for the society, providing that he is the right man. The metaphoric description is also a strategy to remind the people about the historical background of America. The way he plays this social cognition which is reflected by the notion of the ideals and founding documents to unify the people by knowing where they belong. This shared knowledge, known as the American Creed , has been made powerful to persuade the people into action toward the surrounding circumstance. Moving to the fourth paragraph, he describes also the current situation of U.S. and the crises faced by the people and the government. He mentions issue of war and hatred firstly. He shows courtesy in describing these events.

6. That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. 9, IV, a

7. Our nation is at war against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred

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8. Our economy is badly weakened, a consequence of greed and irresponsibility

on the part of some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. 11, IV, a ―The midst‖ creates a sense about the surrounding society problem which makes it closer to the people. The problem mentioned in the following sentence is related to war. Although he does not mention who are the hater and the opposition parties, he assures that it is a problem and it is there to be a concern for the nation. He lets the addresses rethink about what he means and he is sure that they will have the same reference. Another possibility by not directly mentioning the opposition party is that he is aware that it is a sensitive issue for the national and the foreign affair. Therefore, he will not put himself in danger by accusing certain names. He continues with mentioning the economy crisis. He tells that greed and irresponsibility do not match for economic betterment. Yet he does not blame certain group for having this quality. Instead, he states that the weakened economy is a result of collective failure in deciding what best for now and future. Then he desires a collective action as well to deal with this issue. The economic crisis, welfare, education, energy crisis, and global warming are the next following issues mentioned by Obama. Stating those issues, he creates certain level of awareness toward the social condition. He maneuvers an orientation on the social problem. 9. Homes have been lost, jobs shed, businesses shuttered. 12, IV, I 10. Our health care is too costly, our schools fail too many and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet. 13, IV, I