Persuasive Speech [Task Word Count] [Rationale Word Count] Your Name Your Student Number (ex. 001368-XXX) Rationale The part of the course that this task is connected to is part 2: Language in Mass Communication. In this part of the course we have been studying how rhetorical features are used to persuade people. For this written task I chose to write a speech. My intention in writing this speech is to raise awareness about the way media directs our independent thinking and how the media
that took place during this time, one being the famous Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a Dream”. However, Dr. King was not the only person to have gave a speech during this time era. George Wallace, who happened to be the Governor of Alabama at that time, had also gave a historic speech, which is known as The “Segregation Now, Segregation Forever” speech. For every action, there is a reaction. “I have a Dream” speech was the reaction to “Segregation Now, Segregation Forever”. Although the speeches
Hannah Sweeney Artifact Speech Outline Emmanuel Ogua I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: We all have a spirit animal. An animal that embodies who we are as a person. Can you picture yours in your head? B. Reason to Listen: My spirit animal happens to be an elephant. As you can tell by my artifact. From listening to my speech I hope you can have a better understanding of who I am as a person. C. Thesis Statement: Elephants represent many aspects of my personality. D. Preview of Main Points:
My Personal Worldview, This is an interesting assignment as I had never sat down and thought about my beliefs in quite this way. I know I have firm convictions, but I had never actually articulated what they were. I found to my surprise that my beliefs are quite simple. I have three main beliefs which are: that I believe in God, that certain laws are necessary, and that people should always follow the Golden Rule. My view on religion is first and foremost that I believe in God. Additionally, God
eloquent speaker that communicated a highly interesting and well-prepared speech about stress, an important and arising issue in today’s complex society. The speech was presented on September 2013 at the famous TED talks- a global set of conferences run by the private non-profit Sapling Foundation devoted to spreading ideas that cover almost all topics; from science to business to global issues (Our Organization). Her speech, entitled How to Make Stress your Friend, can be best examined and evaluated by
inaugural speech from March 4, 1933 addressed the issues that the United States were going through and declared war on The Great Depression. This famous speech was somewhat his chant for the public to fight this war with him. His presidency lasted 12 years, so when he started his presidency and gave his first inaugural speech he was letting Americans know that, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”. The first inaugural speech arose during a crisis in America.Roosevelt to begin the speech stated
What is Public Speaking? What is your mental picture when you think about “public speaking?” The President of the United States delivering an inaugural address? A sales representative seeking to persuade clients in a board room? Your minister, priest, or rabbi presenting a sermon at a worship service? Your professor lecturing? A dramatic courtroom scene, probably from Law & Order? Politicians debating before an election? All of these and more are instances of public speaking. Be assured that public
to understand that college is where you grow intellectually. Your ideas will be challenged. That’s the whole point. Safe spaces and shouting down speakers is a sign that you have not yet adjusted to the reality of life. It’s time to win the war of ideas with bigots and racists with the beauty of common sense. The peaceful exchange of ideas is our only alternative to violence. To emphasize, Hate speech should be legal. Who is to decide what is hate speech? Bad ideas should be critiqued and not
In her speech, Rowling aims to convince her audience how beneficial failure is in the long run as well as how advantageous it is to have an imagination, “The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive…Such knowledge is a true gift, for all that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more than any qualification I ever earned” (Rowling). With the intent to persuade her audience to let go of that fear of failing
figures’ influence. Political figures should uphold political justice by protecting personal liberties, free speech, and ensuring equality, such as distributing just punishments for unlawful acts and ensuring no laws infringe on anyone’s personal liberties. In Earl Lovelace’s novel, The Wine of Astonishment, an unjust law bans only the Baptist religion from being practiced, thus infringing on the villager’s personal liberties of freedom of religion. Another example of justice comes from Martin Luther