This paper aims at studying and analyzing the iconicity in Kennedy’s inaugural address in terms of proximity iconicity, quantitative iconicity and sequential iconicity. The results indicate that political speech is based on the content; appropriate use of iconicity can better enhance the performance of speech and credibility. In addition, it also can help us understand and appreciate the speech better.

Huang Yuxia. A Brief Analysis on Iconicity in Kennedy’s Inaugural Address. International Journal of New Developments in Education (2021) Vol. 3, Issue 4: 82-87. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJNDE.2021.030415.

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