Category: Speech
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Brownmiller on Free Speech and Pornography
Brownmiller’s argument for keeping pornography under wraps (Lederer 54) is based on the premise that it is not a political statement that deserves Constitutional protection. Hence, one of her conclusions is that women who patronize a newsstand should not have to confront a whole range of women en dishabille on the covers of men’s magazines.…
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Esther Ngumbi’s Speech Analysis
As a speaker, Esther Ngumbi does numerous things well when telling her story. First, throughout the speech, Ngumbi chooses the right intonation patterns and body language to emphasize her key points. For instance, she implements pausation, speaks considerably louder, and nods to accentuate the fact that her parents invested everything they had in her education…
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The “Greening the Ghetto” Speech by Majora Carter
Introduction Many activists’ speeches are strong, confident, and expressive as speakers build rapport with the audience and seek to engage with them to achieve the purpose of the speeches. Speakers use various tools in a speech that enhance it and make it appealing to the audience, making them trusting and willing to act in the…
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Sources on Mark Zuckerberg’s Speech in Congress
Table of Contents The Image Source The Text Source Analysis Reference List The Image Source This is the image someone named Zack Bornstein posted on Twitter in the midst of the Cambridge Analytica scandal: The text below the picture gives a comprehensive perspective on the Cambridge Analytica scandal and Mark Zuckerberg’s part in it. Although…
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Language and Sexuality: Hate Speech
Table of Contents Introduction Hate Speech Conclusion References Introduction Sexuality can be seen as a form of identity of an individual based on either biological makeup or due to one’s orientation. Sexual orientation refers to an individual’s sense of personal and social identity based on those attractions, behaviors expressing them, and membership in a community…
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The Speech of Thomas Friedman
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The video that we have been required to watch is the speech of Thomas Friedman, the journalist, and writer, who works as a columnist at The New York Times. The speech is well presented and delivered. At first, Friedman seems a bit nervous and constrained;…
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First Lady Michelle Obama Commencement Speech
Tuskegee University was founded in 1881 by Booker Washington. The University has a rich history and a great legacy. 9 May 2015, the First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a Commencement Speech to the 2015 Tuskegee graduates. By her speech, Michelle Obama honors the distinguished Tuskegee alumni and encourages the students to overcome the obstacles on…
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Immigrants in USA: Speech to Influence Thinking
Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion References General Purpose: To convince the listeners that immigrants contribute and enrich American society through culture, business, and other aspects. As such, the following speech aims to explore distinct ways in which immigrants change the landscape of American society and to influence the audience into recognizing these effects of…
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How to Cite Sources for Informative Speech
Why and How to Cite Sources The concept of informative speech presupposes gathering, analyzing, and presenting data on a certain topic, which is actually the main purpose of such writing or speaking. In order to be persuasive, it is critical to tell the audience where the information originates from, simply stated, refer to the sources.…
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Creating a Successful Informative Speech
The process of a compelling and informative speech’s creation should include some essential elements which are indispensable for a well-organized presentation. A persuasive speech implies profound preparation and speaker’s highly developed practicing skills. Mastering these aspects is a key prerequisite for a successful speech. Careful preparation and achieving the necessary skills will lead to the…