TOW #10 - Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech (text)

                Clinton supporters across the country mourned when the heard that their candidate would not be taking home the presidency. So in response, Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State, comforted her supporters with a heart-felt concession speech, which she recited on November 9^th, 2016 in New York City. The speech covered brief plans to ensure a balanced future for all Americans, and moreover, provided a leg-up to part of the nation. Clinton presents anaphora and an optimistic tone in order to push her audience toward believing that if the whole country comes together, the future will be bright. Anaphora, being the repetition of the word “all”, is used to further bind Clinton’s audience together. She says, “Thank you so very much for being here and I love you all, too […] we are all equal in rights and dignity” (Clinton 1). Clinton’s gratitude shows a genuine concern for her supporters because it is personal. Furthermore, she calls out all Americans, those who voted for her and those who did not, to reiterate the fact that everyone is entitled to basic human rights; those rights are far too important to neglect. The speech continues to lay out a successful path for the nation as Clinton’s tone becomes optimistic. Referring to the idea of having a female president, Clinton says, “I know we have not shattered the highest and hardest glass ceiling, but some day someone will and hopefully sooner than we think right now” (Clinton 3). Here, the highest glass ceiling represents the fact that every president has been a male, but Clinton does not let this stop her. Her tone proves that she has done her part to fight for a female president and believes that it will happen eventually. An optimistic tone from the speaker attempts to amp the audience, causing them to agree, and work for future goals. Overall, Clinton is successful in achieving her purpose because her thoughts are clear, and her passion for the future is represented.   

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Caption: "Looking to the Future"