Writing an effective speech using rhetoric

In this lesson, we will focus on writing speeches. Drawing upon spectacular speakers of the past, we will explore how rhetoric is used to build instant trust with a crowd. We will use this inspiration to create our own professional speeches, to secure our powers of persuasion for any scenario.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.When writing articles, we should withhold our:

opinionideaswordsheadline

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Q2.An example of anaphora is:

We will carry on, will be persevere, we will never give up!We have been brave, we are brave, we will be brave again!Don't fill your time with Google; fill it with the outdoors instead.We must not get distracted.

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Q3.A headline is useful for:

Giving facts and figuresMaking the article look tidyGetting your reader's attentionStarting the article with some good words

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Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

a range of convincing arguments to support your opiniona range of convincing arguments to support the counterargumenta range of emotive languagea catchy headline

4/6

Q5.When planning to write an opinion article, it is important that you plan (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

which side of the argument you are onhow much space you will need to draw a headlinehow many people you will be giving your speech toyour final, powerful line

5/6

Q6.Fundamental means:

essential or necessarynot importantnot necessaryessential and well-liked

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.When writing articles, we should withhold our:

opinionideaswordsheadline

1/6

Q2.An example of anaphora is:

2/6

Q3.A headline is useful for:

Giving facts and figuresMaking the article look tidyGetting your reader's attentionStarting the article with some good words

3/6

Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

a range of convincing arguments to support your opiniona range of convincing arguments to support the counterargumenta range of emotive languagea catchy headline

4/6

Q5.When planning to write an opinion article, it is important that you plan (select two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

which side of the argument you are onhow much space you will need to draw a headlinehow many people you will be giving your speech toyour final, powerful line

5/6

Q6.Fundamental means:

essential or necessarynot importantnot necessaryessential and well-liked

6/6

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical speech writing

Complete the questions below:

Q1.Ethos is vital to speeches because:

Our audience have to trust usOur audience have to pay attentionOur audience want to hear the factsOur audience will want to discuss it afterwards

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Q2.Hypophora is:

An answer followed by a questionStarting each successive clause or phrase with the same wordsA question followed by an answerEnding each success clause or phrase with the same words

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Q3.Some of the best rhetoric speakers in history were:

Leading others into evacuationNegotiatingLeading others into battleExplaining

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Q4.Napoleon was confident in his speech through the use of:

hypophoraanaphoraepiphoraelegy

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Q5.Effective rhetoric when speaking helps you to (give two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

Argue with confidenceGive clear instructionsBuild trustDescribe your surroundings

5/6

Q6.Name three key ways to help with expanding sentences (select three answers):

Select three (3) boxes

butsofull stopbecause

6/6

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical speech writing

Complete the questions below:

Q1.Ethos is vital to speeches because:

Our audience have to trust usOur audience have to pay attentionOur audience want to hear the factsOur audience will want to discuss it afterwards

1/6

Q2.Hypophora is:

An answer followed by a questionStarting each successive clause or phrase with the same wordsA question followed by an answerEnding each success clause or phrase with the same words

2/6

Q3.Some of the best rhetoric speakers in history were:

Leading others into evacuationNegotiatingLeading others into battleExplaining

3/6

Q4.Napoleon was confident in his speech through the use of:

hypophoraanaphoraepiphoraelegy

4/6

Q5.Effective rhetoric when speaking helps you to (give two answers):

Select two (2) boxes

Argue with confidenceGive clear instructionsBuild trustDescribe your surroundings

5/6

Q6.Name three key ways to help with expanding sentences (select three answers):

Select three (3) boxes

butsofull stopbecause

6/6

Lesson summary: Writing an effective speech using rhetoric

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical speech writing

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