| A good politician gives lots of speeches. A great | | | | meaning and believability to his words. This often |
| politician has the oratory skill to use his speeches to | | | | ignored trait of great orators made Americans feel as |
| motivate, inspire, and convince people to follow him. | | | | if they knew Barack Obama personally and they |
| The recent American presidential race showed the | | | | believed what he had to say. |
| world the importance of giving a good speech, the | | | | Obama is an expert at using rhythm and cadence |
| importance of having great oratorical prowess. Barack | | | | during his speeches to involve his audience. Frequent |
| Obama inspired millions of Americans to follow him to | | | | pauses during his speeches allow the audience to |
| the White House during the course of the 2008 | | | | participate by cheering, clapping, and chanting. It also |
| presidential campaign. | | | | gives listeners the chance to actually absorb what he |
| Most Americans have never met Barack Obama and | | | | is saying. |
| they never will. They do feel connected to him | | | | Experts note three advantages to using well placed |
| because of the power of his pre-election speeches. | | | | pauses during a speech. |
| On the campaign trail Obama used style to give | | | | |