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John F. Kennedy set the tone of his speech with his presence and his word choice. Kennedy's use of short, simple, everyday words and clear and obvious references (such as to biblical quotes) add clarity. His organization of relevant issues by category and chronological order keep listeners' attention because they can easily follow his thoughts.