Evaluation Forms (Note: Students must bring a printed copy of the evaluation forms supplied in the syllabus and/or located on the electronic course forum the same day that presentations are due or the assignment will be subjected to the penalties outlined in the syllabus.) Introduction of Self Speech/Get Acquainted Exercise by:_________________________________________ (Note: Completion of this speech carries no grade points in the course‚ but is required prior to further
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DIFFERENT BOOKS Book title: Communication at Work Author: Marylin S. Kelly Types of Topic Persuasive speaking is a speech given in hopes of swaying the audiences to believe and support the things that the speech giver is saying. Persuasive speeches may attempt to inspire the audience to agree with or reject a point of view‚ to further commit them to an idea or to actuate the audience. There are four types of policy: fact‚ value‚ policy and topic. Book title: Public Speaking (Strategies for
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part of the unity that occurred during World War II in America. Roosevelt successfully used epideictic rhetoric to blame the empire of Japan for the terrors of Pearl Harbor‚ which lead to a national unity under one common enemy. When looking at speeches like President Roosevelt’s and Senator Taft’s‚ it is often argued that there is no need to be able to distinguish between the epideictic and deliberative rhetoric. Admittedly‚
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English 1 September 3‚ 2014 Analyzing Seminal Texts: The Gettysburg Address and Pericles ’ Funeral Oration: Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” and Pericles’ “Funeral Oration” are two of the most memorable speeches given throughout history. On November 19‚ 1863‚ Abraham Lincoln delivered this speech amongst the American Civil War as a way to bring honor to those who died during the Battle of Gettysburg. At the end of 431 BC‚ Pericles delivered his famous Funeral Oration‚ to honor the
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Paine’s “Common Sense” and Richard Henry’s Speech to the Second Virginia Convention There are many similarities and differences in Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” and Richard Henry’s Speech to the Second Virginia Convention. Both of these famous speeches were made by colonists to persuade the people of the colonies to dissolve all connections with Great Britain and fight for their own freedom. Patrick Henry made his speech before the Declaration of Independence to persuade the colonists to start
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History of the Peloponnesian War is a well written work of art. It is lacking a bit when it comes to historical accuracy but still has historical uses. It is an interesting and fun book to read but is lacking when is comes to specific events and speeches. Thucydides had to give up historical accuracies to create a long lasting book. He admits that he would like his book to last through the ages. "My work is not designed to meet the taste of the immediate public‚ but was done to last forever"
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a world war. While in Roosevelt’s speech it is clearly stated that the country should go to war‚ Wilson’s speech leaves it open to debate. However‚ it is assumed that Wilson wants the country to go to war. Both presidents use determinism in their speeches‚ which is that all actions have sufficient causes. Wilson explains that it is their duty as the American people to “make the world itself at last free.” He is stating that the people should go to war so that the world can have democracy‚ a sufficient
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(1929-1968) and John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) were heroes in the era that they shared. These two men gave speeches that forever altered America. These two men were both heroes and champions of their time. A hero is someone who is admired or idealized for courage (Webster). These men were known for their courage and sympathetic attributes‚ but also for their powerful‚ strong‚ yet stern speeches (Jones). The speeches these men gave stole the hearts of the citizens of America with words that spoke about a superior
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listeners‚ particularly non-native listeners‚ at a disadvantage. It is widely recognised that a rate between 100 and 120 words per minute (wpm) is optimal for English speeches‚ although the figure may differ for different speech types. This translates into an optimal speed of 150-180 syllables per minute for Chinese speeches. To cope with speeches faster than optimal speeds‚ this paper proposes four strategies: the speaker is requested to slow down; the interpreter speeds up; summarisation; termination of
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memorable speeches. What makes them so memorable? Their constant use of rhetorical devices and persuasive language of course. The language they use makes for a magnificent speech that is unforgettable. Those are just some speeches that possess such great ideas and powerful techniques. To add to that are the Adoption of the “Declaration of Human Rights” by Eleanor Roosevelt‚ and “My message to the young women of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School” by Michelle Obama. These two speeches both embody
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