A Brief Speech Analysis of Shirley Chisholm
A Brief Speech Analysis of Shirley Chisholm
Abstract
This essay is a brief evaluation of the speeches given in the documentary of Shirley Chisholm. The tools used to analyze the speeches are identified throughout the paper. It concludes an analysis of the introduction, body, conclusion, language, and delivery. The accomplishments of these tools are discussed to give an overall evaluation. The sources used to identify the tools are internet and non internet based to conclude the analysis.
Keywords: evaluation, speeches, tools, overall evaluation
A Brief Speech Analysis of Shirley Chisholm In January 1972, politician Shirley Chisholm announced in front of all Americans her bid to become the Democratic Party candidate for the presidency of the United States of America. A Brooklyn-born black woman with immigrant roots presented a new face and voice in contrast of the era’s status quo. Chisholm had already made history in 1968 as the first black woman elected to Congress. She goes on to have an impact on America with her strong beliefs that it was a new era for change starting with her to pave the path. Chisholm uses her candidacy for president knowing that she will not win the election but will inspire the motivation of many throughout her speeches. Throughout this essay we will examine the strategies that were used in the documentary to accomplish this task with the following questions:
Was the introduction presented well?
How was the body of the speech presented?
Did the delivery support of the speech?
The reviews of these questions give an overall conclusion of the representation of herself, her speeches, and the outcome of her intentions.
Was the Introduction Presented Well? The introduction is the first impression about the speaker and about the message. These first few moments builds your audience interest, orients the listeners to the speech, and establishes your credibility as a speaker. “ I stand before you today as a
Abstract
This essay is a brief evaluation of the speeches given in the documentary of Shirley Chisholm. The tools used to analyze the speeches are identified throughout the paper. It concludes an analysis of the introduction, body, conclusion, language, and delivery. The accomplishments of these tools are discussed to give an overall evaluation. The sources used to identify the tools are internet and non internet based to conclude the analysis.
Keywords: evaluation, speeches, tools, overall evaluation
A Brief Speech Analysis of Shirley Chisholm In January 1972, politician Shirley Chisholm announced in front of all Americans her bid to become the Democratic Party candidate for the presidency of the United States of America. A Brooklyn-born black woman with immigrant roots presented a new face and voice in contrast of the era’s status quo. Chisholm had already made history in 1968 as the first black woman elected to Congress. She goes on to have an impact on America with her strong beliefs that it was a new era for change starting with her to pave the path. Chisholm uses her candidacy for president knowing that she will not win the election but will inspire the motivation of many throughout her speeches. Throughout this essay we will examine the strategies that were used in the documentary to accomplish this task with the following questions:
Was the introduction presented well?
How was the body of the speech presented?
Did the delivery support of the speech?
The reviews of these questions give an overall conclusion of the representation of herself, her speeches, and the outcome of her intentions.
Was the Introduction Presented Well? The introduction is the first impression about the speaker and about the message. These first few moments builds your audience interest, orients the listeners to the speech, and establishes your credibility as a speaker. “ I stand before you today as a