Category: Speech

  • Speeches by Jim Carrey and Chris Do

    Notably, both speeches are persuasive and inspirational; they aim to evoke listeners’ thoughts and motivate them to change in life. Hence, the rhetorical mode of both videos is persuasion, which is a style of reasoning that includes a call to action aimed at the audience (Beqiri). The first speech by Jim Carrey concentrated on explaining…

  • Informative vs. Persuasive Speeches

    While persuasive and informative speeches are related, they are distinct in several ways. The process of preparing and presenting informative and persuasive speeches may have a common element. Principally, the method and process first involved the identification of the goal and purpose of the addresses. Informative speeches are the most predominant, and the primary goals…

  • The Quarterly Journal of Speech’s Areas of Focus

    A journal is a type of publication done for a specialized group and thus focused on a particular field of study. An example of a journal is the Quarterly Journal of Speech (QJS). It was established in 1985 and is owned by the National Communication Association. QJS is a quarterly journal that is produced four…

  • Malala Yousafzai’s Speech on Education

    Table of Contents Introduction The Success of the Speech Word Choices Used by Yousafzai Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Malala Yousafzai was a schoolgirl from Pakistan who gave a speech to the Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth and thousands of proficient grownups on her 16th birthday. The day when the speech was being…

  • “Severn Cullis-Suzuki at Rio Summit” Speech Analysis

    To achieve the desired level of attention to the issue, the author calls on the audience’s feelings of respect towards her and her peers for her effort, which provides ethos. Suzuki calls for the audience’s reason and rationale when she states that “if you don’t know how to fix it, please, stop breaking it” (00:02:33).…

  • Free Speech in the United States

    The right to freedom of one’s speech is the foundation of the United States. Throughout this country’s history, different political sides used it to protect their ideals and resolve issues peacefully (Strossen 15-16). This notion is vital for liberating people from oppression for their opinions. Punishing free speech is counterproductive for society, as it promotes…

  • Matthew McConaughey’s 2014 Best Actor Acceptance Speech

    Abstract The thesis aims to investigate verbal and nonverbal clues and how they influence individuals’ perceptions. The artifact chosen for the analysis is Matthew McConaughey’s 2014 Best Actor award speech for two reasons. First and foremost, Matthew McConaughey is one of the most charming and intriguing persons to watch and listen to, whether he is…

  • Sociolinguistic Concepts: Definitions, Concepts, and Theories of the Speech Community

    Outline The existing different categories used by sociologists to study society include; economic characteristics, class, regional characteristics, and ethnicity. Sociology defines a community as a dimension of shared possessions, knowledge, and behaviors. Linguists however use another dimension of social organization by using speech community to refer to the community. Sociolinguists, therefore, combine the two (Mesthrie,…

  • How to Structure a Persuasive Speech

    Introduction According to the analysis of the speech forming strategies provided by Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, the main aspects to be used by every speaker are usually focused on the approaches of logic and persuasive speech building. The data highlighted the principle steps of perfect and influential speech creation based on particular examples through the ways…

  • Mary Fisher’s 1992 National Convention Speech

    On August 19, 1992, the Republican National Convention was held in Houston to nominate the President for re-election. The day was also remembered for the eloquent speech of political activist Mary Fisher, who called on party members and all concerned listeners to support her and stop silencing the spread of HIV. This essay is intended…