GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Speech Part 1 - Explained

The video addresses the fear of public speaking and provides guidance on writing effective speeches for GCSE exams. It covers the importance of understanding the audience and purpose, outlines the structure of a speech, and highlights the use of rhetorical features. The video also analyzes Nelson Mandela's trial speech to illustrate these concepts, emphasizing techniques like contrast, repetition, and antithesis.

What is the primary fear that humans have according to the video?

• Writing a speech

• Public speaking

• Taking exams

• Talking to strangers

Which of the following is NOT a main purpose of a speech?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To confuse

• To persuade

What type of language should be used in a speech to classmates?

• Poetic and abstract

• Technical and complex

• Informal and chatty

• Formal and standard

What is the purpose of the introduction in a speech?

• To provide detailed arguments

• To engage the audience and outline the purpose

• To list rhetorical features

• To summarize the main points

Which rhetorical feature involves using a list of three?

• List of three

• Repetition

• Alliteration

• Antithesis

In Mandela's speech, what does the use of 'when' instead of 'if' signify?

• Certainty

• Confusion

• Doubt

• Indifference

What rhetorical technique does Mandela use by repeating the word 'ideal'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Repetition