Rhetorical Speaking Assignment - Mrs. Wilinski's Class



Rhetorical Speaking AssignmentRational: Through this unit, you have worked to understand the immeasurable power of words and language and develop an understanding of the subtle yet important differences between argument, persuasion, and propaganda.?Now it is time to analyze those arguments to discuss which techniques are effective and develop an argument well and which do not.Directions: Students will select and analyze a famous speech in history. The speaker/speech could be from any famous person in history such as: President Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, Adolf Hitler, Bill Gates, etc. You will analyze the speech for effective or ineffective use of ethos, pathos & logos. You will also describe the use of specific rhetorical devices used in the speech as well as noting any fallacies that may have been used. The point of the analysis is to discuss if the speech was effective or not and explain why.In a 3-4 minute timed speech students will discuss the following:Choose a famous speech from a famous speaker (the speaker/speech may only be used by ONE student in the class, so first to sign up gets his first choice).Briefly introduce & summarize the speech, noting the speaker, occasion & audience (SOAPSTONE).Point out the use of ethos, pathos & logos used in the speech & analyze whether it is effective or not.Discuss the rhetorical devices used in the speech, being sure to include specific quotes from the speech that demonstrate these devices.Discuss any fallacies used in the speech and give specific quotes from the speech showing those fallacies.Argue whether the speech was effective or not. Did the speaker convince his audience? Did it strongly & effectively convince its targeted audience? Why or why not? Requirements:1. 4 minute maximum / 3 minute minimum time frame. Every 10 seconds over or under time will be a deduction of points.2. Only support one side of the argument - i.e. either it was effective or it was not.3. Each person’s speech must include a minimum of:three facts three quotesthree specific examples/references to or from the speech being analyzed4. Each person’s speech must include critical commentary from at least one (1-3) outside scholarly sources. i.e. What did another expert or analysis say about this speech or comment on? (Scholarly sources include journal articles, approved periodicals, forwards, afterwards, or other information written by qualified persons. The article, or source, must be valid and relevant to the topic. (NO BRAINY QUOTES OR , Wikipedia, etc.)5. You may use one 4X6 note card, front and back, to serve as an aide, not a crutch.6. You must have one visual aid that must be simple, colorful and large/easy to read and is creative. You may refer to this visual at some point in your speech, but it is not necessary.7. The Speech must include a dynamic Intro & Conclusion8. In addition to being graded on the above criteria you will be scored on verbal and non-verbal speaking skills.9. You must turn in a typed copy or thorough outline of the speech before presentation day. 10. You must also submit the written analysis/essay version of your speech in MLA FORMAT. (see attached)See Rubric for grading requirements. ................
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