Writing an effective speech using rhetoric

Master your talents as an orator of rhetoric- in this lesson, our focus will be 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

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Q1.When writing articles, we should withhold our:

opinion ideas words headline

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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 figures Making the article look tidy Getting your reader's attention Starting the article with some good words

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Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

a range of convincing arguments to support your opinion a range of convincing arguments to support the counterargument a range of emotive language a catchy headline

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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 on how much space you will need to draw a headline how many people you will be giving your speech to your final, powerful line

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Q6.Fundamental means:

essential or necessary not important not necessary essential 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!

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.When writing articles, we should withhold our:

opinion ideas words headline

1/6

Q2.An example of anaphora is:

2/6

Q3.A headline is useful for:

Giving facts and figures Making the article look tidy Getting your reader's attention Starting the article with some good words

3/6

Q4.Close down counterarguments with:

a range of convincing arguments to support your opinion a range of convincing arguments to support the counterargument a range of emotive language a 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 on how much space you will need to draw a headline how many people you will be giving your speech to your final, powerful line

5/6

Q6.Fundamental means:

essential or necessary not important not necessary essential and well-liked

6/6

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Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical speech writing

Complete the questions below:

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Question 2

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Question 6

Q1.Ethos is vital to speeches because:

Our audience have to trust us Our audience have to pay attention Our audience want to hear the facts Our audience will want to discuss it afterwards

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Q2.Hypophora is:

An answer followed by a question Starting each successive clause or phrase with the same words A question followed by an answer Ending 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 evacuation Negotiating Leading others into battle Explaining

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

hypophora anaphora epiphora elegy

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

Select two (2) boxes

Argue with confidence Give clear instructions Build trust Describe your surroundings

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

Select three (3) boxes

but so full stop because

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Quiz:

Writing rhetoric: key features of rhetorical speech writing

Complete the questions below:

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Question 6

Q1.Ethos is vital to speeches because:

Our audience have to trust us Our audience have to pay attention Our audience want to hear the facts Our audience will want to discuss it afterwards

1/6

Q2.Hypophora is:

An answer followed by a question Starting each successive clause or phrase with the same words A question followed by an answer Ending each success clause or phrase with the same words

2/6

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

Leading others into evacuation Negotiating Leading others into battle Explaining

3/6

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

hypophora anaphora epiphora elegy

4/6

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

Select two (2) boxes

Argue with confidence Give clear instructions Build trust Describe your surroundings

5/6

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

Select three (3) boxes

but so full stop because

6/6

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