Speaker:President Obama is informing the nation that he has ordered the military to conduct airstrikes on ISIL territory which has " protected American personnel and facilities, killed ISIL fighters,destroyed weapons, and given space for Iraqi and Kurdish forces to reclaim key territory." He has taken action to protect the lives of American citizens, for the groups has already claimed the lives of two Americans, and they believe there are people from Europe and even American who have joined the group and may return to their country to carry out attacks. The airstrike attack against ISIL prevents American casualties on foreign soil and prevents ISIL members from carrying out attacks and potentially targeting the United States.
Audience: The speech is directed toward the citizens of the United states, "My fellow Americans". President Obama continuously says "we", making the audience feel that they are apart of something bigger than just themselves; American citizens are apart of a group and they have the power to take charge and protect their own freedom. However, he must know ISIL members, or any other person affiliated in terrorist groups, are watching, as he makes it known that " if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven." President Obama includes this in his speech to make it known that America will find justice where justice is due, and that each threat will be thoroughly investigated. Congress is also included in the audience, as he calls upon them to "give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters."
Topic: President Obama is delivering the speech to inform the American public of the terrorist group ISIL that has been killing innocent people and " it has no vision other than the slaughter of all who stand in its way." He informs the public of what the mission entails and how he plans to go about it.
Audience: The speech is directed toward the citizens of the United states, "My fellow Americans". President Obama continuously says "we", making the audience feel that they are apart of something bigger than just themselves; American citizens are apart of a group and they have the power to take charge and protect their own freedom. However, he must know ISIL members, or any other person affiliated in terrorist groups, are watching, as he makes it known that " if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven." President Obama includes this in his speech to make it known that America will find justice where justice is due, and that each threat will be thoroughly investigated. Congress is also included in the audience, as he calls upon them to "give us additional authorities and resources to train and equip these fighters."
Topic: President Obama is delivering the speech to inform the American public of the terrorist group ISIL that has been killing innocent people and " it has no vision other than the slaughter of all who stand in its way." He informs the public of what the mission entails and how he plans to go about it.