A Rhetorical Analysis Of Walt Disney's Speech

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July 17, 1955 was a day a magical and inspiring kingdom commenced to the public in Anaheim, California. There was a speech that was spoken on that day by the entrepreneur, Walter Elias Disney. This speech persuades the audience that Disneyland is welcoming, and brings happiness and wonder to all minds. Disney’s speech was a brief 4 sentences, but had a lot of meaning. First, he explained what Disneyland is made for. He describes Disneyland for all ages to have fun together. “Youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future” ("Disneyland's Grand Opening." Disneyland's Grand Opening. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2016.). He then described what Disneyland is dedicated to. “...ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America… …show more content…

It appeals to ethos, because he seemed very welcoming. “To all who come to this happy place: welcome...Disneyland is your land.” ("Disneyland's Grand Opening." Disneyland's Grand Opening. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2016.) Also, his posture and tone while announcing his speech. He didn’t seem nervous, he spoke his speech in a happy tone, and he smiled a lot. It appealed to pathos, because his speech makes you feel a lot of emotions. To the people that loves Walt’s movies, it would make them feel happy, because it’s a theme park inspired and dedicated to Disney! It also makes you feel inspired. “...with the hope it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” ("Disneyland's Grand Opening." Disneyland's Grand Opening. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2016.) It also makes you feel nostalgic about your childhood/past. “Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.” ("Disneyland's Grand Opening." Disneyland's Grand Opening. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2016.) It appeals to logos, because it mentions the past and future. “Here age relives fond memories of the past… and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.” ("Disneyland's Grand Opening." Disneyland's Grand Opening. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2016.) Also, it states what Disneyland is dedicated to. “...ideals, the dreams and the hard fact which have created America… source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” ("Disneyland's Grand Opening." Disneyland's Grand Opening. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec.

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