In regards to the speech in figure 11-9 I would improve the style of the speech in a different way. In addition after reading about oral reports I get a clear understanding the importance of business communication and the manner in which an individual is been treated by their colleagues in a facility or company. The manner in which I would improve the style of Ethanol in Fuel speech‚ I would begin with a greeting depending on the type of day such as Good morning or Good afternoon‚ several of these
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RHETORICAL DEVICES & FIGURES OF SPEECH (Bringing Brightness and Buoyancy to Language: Prose & Poetry) 1. allegory: (Greek‚ ‘speaking otherwise’) It is a story‚ poem‚ or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning‚ typically a moral or political one. It has a double meaning: a primary or surface meaning; and a secondary or under-the-surface meaning. It is a story‚ therefore‚ that can be read‚ understood and interpreted at two or more levels. 1. Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress is
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Introduction: Figure of Speech Figures of speech (or ’rhetorical tropes’) are ways of using words that may seem unusual but have a specific and desired effect. Read as ’normal words’ they often break normal rules of grammar‚ but can be nevertheless understood they are common in poetry and eloquent speech. ’Figures of speech’ is often used generically‚ and the big list here includes not only figures of speech but also a wider range of rhetorical and linguistic devices. Discussion: Kinds of Figure of
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14 Figures of Speech EN9/NCSHS Figure of speech is intentional departure from straight-forward‚ literal use of language for the purpose of clarity‚ emphasis‚ or freshness of expression. In general or broadest sense‚ its purpose is to make expression more effective‚ more striking and more beautiful. One special effect of it is developing thinking skill for it indeliberately hides a true meaning presented in another form or figure. While there are about 250 identified figures of speech‚ fourteen
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Speech Text Analysis In 1872 women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting in that year’s presidential election. She gave a speech following the incident‚ in an effort to persuade her audience of her innocence and of the injustice done against her. Susan B. Anthony’s speech on Women’s Right to Vote is an excellent example of what a good persuasion speed should be. She uses a circular pattern of organization to state her purpose in a tasteful and direct manner that
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* * In the speech with Charles Foster Kane campaigning for Governor‚ there were many examples of bias‚ fallacies‚ and rhetorical devices. An example of political bias in his speech was when Kane said that “every straw vote‚ every independent poll shows that I’ll be elected”. This shows political bias because it is an opinion of Charles Foster Kane and there is not any supporting evidence to prove that what Kane says is the truth. Examples of fallacies present in this speech would be in the beginning
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Attention-getter: Listen up - would everyone in here like to earn a much better grade in their speech class just by following this example? Motivate the audience to listen: A good outline can make the difference between an A and B‚ and sometimes even between an A and a C. Establish credibility: As the person who will be grading your speeches‚ and having graded hundreds of speeches in the past‚ I know what makes a good speech outline. Central Idea (Introduce the subject): Today I am going to inform you how
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A well-known issue‚ right now‚ in the USA is that of the legalization of marijuana. This controversial topic is on the minds of our entire country. Whether or not to legalize marijuana has been a nation wide debate for years. In this informative speech I will be discussing only facts and opinions. Opinions and facts will come from organizations such as The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws‚ Marijuana Legalization Organization and the Drug Policy Alliance. Marijuana Legalization
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Jorge Sanchez Junior Ap English 05‚ October 2012 Speech to the Virginia Analysis In the Speech to the Virginia Convention given by Patrick Henry he displays his deep understanding of rhetoric in a very persuasive speech. Patrick Henry uses ethos‚ allusions‚ and syntax as elements of persuasion in his speech. Patrick Henry begins his persuasive speech with a couple examples of ethos in his first two sentences. “Mr. President: No ma thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism‚ as
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Malcolm’s Final Speech Shakespeare’s written work has stood the test of time and Macbeth is an excellent example of his classic literature. At the end of the play the final scene is about who will become the King of Scotland. After the death of Macbeth‚ Malcolm is declared King. He is declared King since it was his birthright because his father was King before Macbeth killed him. Shortly after he was declared as the new King‚ Malcolm makes a speech of acceptance. One can look at this passage
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