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The types of belonging being explored in this text are generational and cultural belonging, political and national belonging, and belonging to a community. The factors that contribute to the sense of belonging being presented are racial and cultural aspects, a historical moment, political factors, and the sense of not belonging. These factors contribute to the emotions that are aroused through the sense of belonging. These emotions are feelings of comfort and relief by the white South Africans, and security, liberation and power for the black South Africans. This is shown in the line we call on our white compatriots. This line has a very commanding, authoritative and persuasive voice, and would provide the white South Africans with feelings of relief and unity, as well as the black South Africans feeling security through these words. The inclusive language used in this speech, such as we, our and us creates a sense of belonging within the audience, as the first person plural encapsulates everybody into one group. The connotation used, such as comrades, friends, brothers and compatriots are used to create a sense of belonging for the audience, and to break down all the barriers that segregate the groups within the audience and bring them together instead. The action of Nelson Mandela raising his hand in the clenched-fist salute of the African National Congress is a symbol of belonging, and represents his association with the African National Congress.