What are some techniques used in Kevin Rudd's apology speech?

Answer 1

metaphor:

"the time has come for the nation to turn a new page in Australia's history"

'write this new chapter in our nation's story together.'

"to open a new chapter in the history of this great land"

repetition:

we say sorry'

'mutual'

'Decency, human decency, universal human decency,'

'Therefore, for our nation, the course of action is clear, and therefore, for our people, the course of action is clear'

'I am sorry.'

emotive language:

'the pain, suffering and hurt'

"The pain is searing; it screams from the pages."

personification:

'These stories cry out to be heard; they cry out for an apology.'

alliteration:

'the time for denial, the time for delay'