American Speeches

When beginning a speech you should...

• ...listen to the needs of the audience.

• ...ask people what they want you to talk about.

• ...always start with a joke.

• ...grab the attention of the audience

Using facts throughout my speech...

• ...is a way to waste time and get me through this!

• ...bores the audience.

• ...is an effective way of using evidence to support the point I am trying to make.

• ...is a legit way to show off.

A person has given a strong speech when...

• ...they have remained on topic and explained their reasoning.

• ...they have included a song and/or dance in the performance.

• ...they have dressed up.

• ...they have explained little about the topic.

Audience members will most remember...

• how I made them laugh.

• falling asleep.

• my reasons/points.

• the beginning and end of the speech.

Strong speeches...

• contain regular eye contact.

• are given by a speaker who whispers.

• may be easily heard due to volume.

• Both A and C.

Which persuasive technique is this?
Repeating words or phrases so that they stick in your audience’s mind.

• Groups of three

• Alliteration

• Repetition

• Emotive language

Which persuasive technique is this?
Repeating the consonant sounds at the beginning of words to make them stand out.

• Alliteration

• Exaggeration

• Groups of three

• Repetition

What do Antony's words from #1 have in common with Trump's words from #2?

• Both suggest that the audience should have respect for all government officials.

• Both suggest that the audience should work to become better citizens of their countries.

• Both suggest that the audience should mobilize against the current government.

• Both suggest that the audience should find a peaceful resolution to political conflicts.

Which sentence from Speech #4 BEST supports the idea that if you do not fight for what you believe in you cannot be proud of yourself?

• And gentlemen in England now abed/ Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,/ and hold their manhoods cheap while any speaks

• He that outlives this day and comes safe home/ Will stand o' tiptoe when this day is named

• Old men forget; yet all shall be forgot,/ but he'll remember with advantages/ What feats he did that day.

• And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by, from this day to the ending of the world

How do Antony's two sets of opposing ideas contribute to his purpose in these sentences?

• by creating an angry tone about the need for violence

• by contrasting his motivations for war with the desire of the people for peace

• by emphasizing his inability to drive people to action while stirring them up

• by weighing the qualities of Caesar with the reasons to try to save him from death