A Rhetorical Analysis Of The Conversation Speech By Rita Dove
In the commencement address by Rita Dove, she inspires the graduating class of the University of Virginia to put themselves out in the real world and take risks as she “wishes” challenges on them and prepares them for the uncertainties that come in the future.
The repetition of “150%” allows the graduates to understand how crucial it is to always be ready for the unexpected. While others will not know if you’re giving your best effort, you will feel it within yourself, so it’s important that going into the real world the graduates are aware of how the attitude and mindset will follow them. Dove shares her own experiences where she gave that final “150%” and was able to accomplish things that were never possible without her best efforts.
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The repetition of “150%” allows the graduates to understand how crucial it is to always be ready for the unexpected. While others will not know if you’re giving your best effort, you will feel it within yourself, so it’s important that going into the real world the graduates are aware of how the attitude and mindset will follow them. Dove shares her own experiences where she gave that final “150%” and was able to accomplish things that were never possible without her best efforts.
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