Emotions are important to mentally imagine the topic of the speech, however, visually interpreting the topic of gene drives. Kahn in her speech neglected to use any presentational aids, which detracted greatly from her speech. In order to improve the speech, I would make a powerpoint depicting certain aspects of gene drives to make them easier to understand. This will allow the audience to actually see what I am talking about instead of just imagining it. Additionally, pictures in the powerpoint
challenging, it is best to view, re-view, read, and analyze. Paraphrasing - Brutus’ Speech Paraphrase Brutus’ speech at Caesar’s funeral. In this speech, Brutus explains why he had to kill Caesar. He quickly convinces the people that he did the right and honorable thing. Brutus, in his speech, tries to convince people of rome that Caesar should be killed for their own safety and protection. Paraphrased Speech (Act 3, Scene 2, Lines 13: Please have patience until I am finished speaking. Romans
In 1961, John Fitzgerald Kennedy delivered one of the most influential speeches in history. Throughout his speech, Kennedy employs many rhetorical devices that further his appeal for unification. Kennedy establishes his credibility as soon as he steps to the podium. “For I have sworn before you and Almighty God…” Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States of America, proved credible and true to the American people through his distinguished leadership. Kennedy discusses the trials and triumphs
Paragraph One In the beginning of the speech, Henry uses a cautious but also assertive tone. In delivering this speech, Henry intended to highlight the problems caused by Britain, and convince the American people to fight back against British rule. Phrases such as “the majesty of heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings” and “nothing less then a question of freedom or slavery” showcase usage of antithesis in the speech. Henry is appealing to the patriotism and emotions of his audience by mentioning
Jane Addams’ speech explains her stance of George Washington's legacy as a soldier, statesman, and a Virginia planter. In this speech, Jane Addams references George Washington’s accomplishments in his past, including how things would be if he is to be present today. The most significant uses of rhetorical devices in this speech include hypophora, rhetorical questions, enumeratio, distinctio, and metaphors. The use of hypophora in this passage are more frequent than any other rhetorical device. A hypophora
Fredrick Douglas, a freed slave, delivered a speech on July fourth 1852. This speech highlighted the hypocrisy of the United States and revealed how citizens, slaves in particular, perceived Independence Day. Douglas’s speech exposed the nation, with a well constructed argument that effectively solidified the main and most important point. Douglas used several rhetorical strategies throughout his speech to argue his side. Fredrick Douglas used the rhetorical devices, ethos to gain credibility, allusions
In Patrick Henry’s speech to the Virginia House of Burgess during the Virginia Convention, Patrick Henry tries to persuade his audience; the delegates, who are present in the convention on going to war with Britain in order to defend their liberties as British subjects as he regards the British government and crown as decisive. He believes that despite being American colonists they are still Englishmen and therefore should be respected and treated equally as all Englishmen. His famous line of “I
that affected them deeply. Living under Britain's rule, they had little to no freedom. In “Speech at the Virginia Convention” Henry expresses his view on living under Britain's rule. He encourages American men to fight against the British in order to ensure freedom. Patrick Henry persuades his audience by showing it will be necessary to go to battle through his powerful use of ethos, imagery and rhetorical questions. Patrick Henry establishes credibility by showing that it will be necessary to go
The rhetorical devices found in the speech that Jane Addams wrote are hypophora, metaphor, conduplicatio, enumeratio, and personification. Each of these devices has a purpose in the passage, with the author combining all of the devices to strengthen her essay. The most frequent rhetorical device in the passage is Hypophora, which is when the author asks and answers a question. The author first mentioned hypophora at the beginning of the passage to ask what makes a great man. She later shifts toward
a great impact on the public audience and their views on different issues. Especially in a dystopian world, sometimes what the people need is a speech to give them hope and motivation to encourage them to fight for what they believe in. Living in a dystopian society in Great Britain, V struggles against the government and delivers a well though out speech to the general public to address his main concerns. In a similar yet distinct way, American Journalist Edward Murrow also directs a message through