Statements about speeches Flashcards
Only when speeches address the critical issues that face humanity through
the lens of deep reflection and insight will they be able to respond to the perceived injustice in a social context.
speeches act as a platform to address
complex issues that affect our personal, political and global environments.
Speeches act as a platform to address issues through manipulatin
manipulating language so as to engage, provoke and inform their audiences.
In society, equality refers to
the equal treatment of individuals, despite their race, religion or nationality
In overcoming the inequality that is inherent within and betwen so many nations,
achieving unity is considered an integral first step
It is only when society overcomes their differences and instead
focuses on their shared humanity, will true equality be realised
Speeches are effective in achieving unity as
they can convey messages of unity to large audiences to great effect
George Campbell (Scottish philosopher)
That art… by which discourse is adapted to its end… to enlighten the understanding, please the imagination, move the passion and the will.
That art… by which discourse is adapted to its end…
to enlighten the understanding, please the imagination, move the passion and the will.
Quintillian
the art of speaking well
Kenneth Burke
The most characteristic concern of rhetoric [is] the manipulation of men’s beliefs for political ends.
Plato
The art of enchanting the soul through discourse
We realise upon analysis of these speeches that their enduring value stems
from the effective manipulation of language, clearly illustrating each orator’s moral messages purposes.
In analysing these speeches we realise the power of rhetoric in .
conveying notions of unity and are inspired to live with more awareness & acceptance of others
Through analysis of these speeches we are reminded that the desire to achieve unity
still flourishes providing a positive outlook for the future as societies continue to strive for equality.
A key mechanism in engaging an audience through rhetoric is by
the speaker forming a personal connection to their audience.
Speeches are immensely powerful in that
hey can successfully convey notions and messages to a wide audience, to challenge or reinforce their values, morals and ethics.
The power of speeches as with all forms of power,
however, has been abused to instead achieve injustice.
Admittedly, whilst we recognise the true need for unity in our society from ….
We are forced to the unpleasant truth that it has not been fully realised, meaning achieving equality remains still a vision, not a reality.
An important reason for the continued relevance of these speeches is
the insight they provide into overcoming the conflicts and tensions that still plague nations and regions globally.
The desire to achieve unity and the passionate, action based messages that both orators convey, addressing injustice through morality,
however, is what renders these speeches invaluable to society.
Doris Lessing’s speech is a powerful reminder that unity and
equality can’t be achieved without action
Lessing’s persuasive use of anecdotes appeals to ethos,
compelling the audience to break down social prejudice and recognise that achieving equal access to education benefits all of humanity
In her Nobel Prize acceptance speech, acclaimed British author Doris Lessing selflessly
uses her speech as a platform to address the disparity between first and third world countries through personal, political and global lenses
