Evaluate how TWO speeches you have studied employ rhetorical devices to represent visionary ideas Powerful speeches affirm universal values which remain prevalent in human nature’s aspiration to productively approach the future. Noel Pearson’s speech “An Australian history for us all” (1996) and Anwar Sadat’s “Statement to the Knesset” (1977)‚ through effective use of rhetorical devices‚ creates textual integrity to explore visionary ideas: establishing the need for change by examining “the past
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On December 7‚ 1941 there was a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii by Japan. The attack came from the Japanese‚ yet it caused unfounded fear in this country toward Japanese Americans. The book Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D. Houston depicts the reactions of the government and the American public toward Japanese Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor. So why were they the ones punished for it? We still see examples of inaccurate assumptions‚ hypocrisy‚ and discrimination
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Analyzing Speeches The Lesson Activities will help you meet these educational goals: 21st Century Skills—You will assess and validate information. Directions Please save this document before you begin working on the assignment. Type your answers directly in the document. _________________________________________________________________________ Teacher-Graded Activities Write a response for each of the following activities. Check the Evaluation section at the end of this document to make sure you
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Farewell Party and Me When I arrived to my workplace‚ there was no one in my department. Staring at an automatic-drilling with a blinking yellow light‚ I thought myself that how long had the machine been stopped. I put my lunch bag on a computer desk and sit on a chair to check an email whether there was an important message left for me by my supervisor during daytime. While I was checking email my cell phone rang out suddenly. I was slightly frightened as it rang unexpectedly. Usually
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"The completedness of a speech relies on the contribution of the parts to the whole" Choose TWO speeches and argue how the structure of each contributes significantly to your understanding of the speech as a whole. An orator’s ability to utilise speech structure permits them to not only convey their ideas efficiently‚ but also to help achieve a social change and improvement. This notion of social change is at the heart of any successful speech. The idea of “parts to the whole” is shown in both
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Types of Speeches An Informative speech is one in which you provide your audience with new and/or useful information about a significant topic. Remember‚ your goal is “to increase an audience’s knowledge or understanding of a topic;” your job is to define‚ explain and clarify your topic. No overt attempts to persuade the audience should be made but you do need to show the audience why your topic is important to them—what is the topic’s significance or consequences to their lives? Basically
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My first speech when I was in 9th grade for the farewell party of the 10th graders. It follows like this… Esteemed Director Sir‚ Principal‚ Teacher’s & My Senior Colleagues. Good Morning to all of you we are gathered here to give a farewell to our seniors. Is saying good bye really an occasion to celebrate? I consider myself it is very hard to say good bye to whom we like. This is the first farewell function of our school. Today we are saying goodbye to the first batch of 10th grader’s‚ those
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end on the 5th of February‚ which was my last day at school. Since it was the day of parting from my friends‚ school-mates and teachers‚ the farewell party was heart-breaking‚ as my educational career in the school was drawing to a close. It was the time to leave for good‚ my dear school‚ where I had spent my past ten years of life. The farewell had to take place in the big hall‚ decorated with strips of multi-coloured paper‚ balloons and fancy lights. The seats were arranged in a semi-circle
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Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh and good morning‚ ladies and gentlemen‚ distinguished guests. Thank you for being here today‚ because one of our best is leaving us. My dear Mr Jamal‚ my dear colleagues‚ ladies and gentlemen‚ though I take immense pleasure and feel thankful to all of you for offering me an opportunity to talk to you all at this momentous occasion‚ right deep inner side of my heart‚ I feel a sort of sadness while thinking that our Mr Jamal is being transferred effective
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Departure-eve Message of Gopalkrishna Gandhi Governor of West Bengal 13 December‚ 2009 Friends‚ It has been the practice of Governors to share some thoughts with the people of the State on the eve of their departure. I would like to continue that practice‚ with reverential gratitude. The affection and the understanding that has been shown to me‚ and the good wishes that have been showered on me‚ are a treasure that I never expected. I pray that I may deserve it. It has been my privilege
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