The speech “Address to the Nation on Independence Day” spoken by Ronald Reagan uses comparison in it to show national unity in America. He uses comparison to highlight the shared values of the American people. He states “I can assure you, you out there who are listening, that these young are like their fathers and their grandfathers, just as willing, just as brave”. Here we can see Reagan compare the current generation to the previous generation. He uses this to show how the generations of America all have something in common, they both have willingness and bravery. He wanted to show Americans all have something in common, even if they are generations or years apart. He intends to make the audience feel proud and reassured by showing how their