Most of the references that he cites come from the Bible. This is an essential characteristic to persuading his broader audience to believe in his topic. If he used references from the Book of Mormon, his Christian audience would not be expected to believe his message, because his source of information is not credible with them. By catering to his entire audience he is rhetorically effective.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Awesome Conference Analysis that I Need to do for a Grade
I found the conference address by Elder Dallin H. Oaks from the Sunday afternoon session of general conference to be particularly interesting. Although the group to which he was speaking was primarily composed of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he specifically addressed all Christians at the beginning of his talk. This change of audience gives a unique twist to his talk. He talks about the basic qualities and characteristics of Jesus Christ that are essential to his identity as our Redeemer.
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You have the perfect title.
ReplyDeleteI like Elder Oaks' talk as well - I also noticed that he quoted the bible a lot to include Christians in general in his audience.
I've noticed several general authorities do that during general conference. I think it's cool that they talk to everyone so when others watch conference they feel like part of the audience (which they are).