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The multimedia utilized in Obama's eulogy for Senator Ted Kennedy was very useful and effective. Over the course of the fifteen-minute presentation, there were just a few images and videos shown. Nonetheless, they were used in appropriate places and brought Kennedy to life. Aside from some humorous moments, the greatest moment was the video of Kennedy sailing away peacefully. This cleverly symbolized Kennedy's continuing journey and left the audience in a good state of mind.
2) Comment on Ted Kennedy's attitude to service. Provide examples.
Kennedy was extremely committed to improving the lives of American people. An example of Kennedy's diligence is the large number of laws that he managed to pass (approximately three hundred by him alone) and his endless pursuit of universal health care. Obama commented on Kennedy truly caring for people. He said that Kennedy personally called each of the one hundred and seventy-seven families that lost someone to the 9/11 attacks and how Kennedy continuously followed up and ensured they received the proper grief counseling.
3) Comment on the effective use of rhetoric and diction in Obama's speech.
One of the most important elements of any eulogy is the speaker's ability to contrast humour and seriousness. Obama, a very experienced speaker, does a superb job of this. He begins by somberly discussing some of Kennedy's achievements and successes in life, but without missing a beat, hilariously describes Kennedy offering a Texas Committee Chairman his favorite cigars in hopes of passing an immigration bill. Obama also specifically alludes to many past events to add authenticity to his speech. As an individual and president known for his speaking ability, Obama's diction is noteworthy and he avoids being overly repetitive at all costs.
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