Statements about speeches

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Only when speeches address the critical issues that face humanity through

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the lens of deep reflection and insight will they be able to respond to the perceived injustice in a social context.

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speeches act as a platform to address

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complex issues that affect our personal, political and global environments.

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Speeches act as a platform to address issues through manipulatin

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manipulating language so as to engage, provoke and inform their audiences.

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In society, equality refers to

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the equal treatment of individuals, despite their race, religion or nationality

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In overcoming the inequality that is inherent within and betwen so many nations,

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achieving unity is considered an integral first step

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It is only when society overcomes their differences and instead

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focuses on their shared humanity, will true equality be realised

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Speeches are effective in achieving unity as

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they can convey messages of unity to large audiences to great effect

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George Campbell (Scottish philosopher)

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That art… by which discourse is adapted to its end… to enlighten the understanding, please the imagination, move the passion and the will.

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That art… by which discourse is adapted to its end…

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to enlighten the understanding, please the imagination, move the passion and the will.

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Quintillian

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the art of speaking well

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Kenneth Burke

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The most characteristic concern of rhetoric [is] the manipulation of men’s beliefs for political ends.

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Plato

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The art of enchanting the soul through discourse

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We realise upon analysis of these speeches that their enduring value stems

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from the effective manipulation of language, clearly illustrating each orator’s moral messages purposes.

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In analysing these speeches we realise the power of rhetoric in .

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conveying notions of unity and are inspired to live with more awareness & acceptance of others

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Through analysis of these speeches we are reminded that the desire to achieve unity

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still flourishes providing a positive outlook for the future as societies continue to strive for equality.

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A key mechanism in engaging an audience through rhetoric is by

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the speaker forming a personal connection to their audience.

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Speeches are immensely powerful in that

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hey can successfully convey notions and messages to a wide audience, to challenge or reinforce their values, morals and ethics.

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The power of speeches as with all forms of power,

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however, has been abused to instead achieve injustice.

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Admittedly, whilst we recognise the true need for unity in our society from ….

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We are forced to the unpleasant truth that it has not been fully realised, meaning achieving equality remains still a vision, not a reality.

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An important reason for the continued relevance of these speeches is

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the insight they provide into overcoming the conflicts and tensions that still plague nations and regions globally.

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The desire to achieve unity and the passionate, action based messages that both orators convey, addressing injustice through morality,

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however, is what renders these speeches invaluable to society.

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Doris Lessing’s speech is a powerful reminder that unity and

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equality can’t be achieved without action

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Lessing’s persuasive use of anecdotes appeals to ethos,

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compelling the audience to break down social prejudice and recognise that achieving equal access to education benefits all of humanity

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In her Nobel Prize acceptance speech, acclaimed British author Doris Lessing selflessly

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uses her speech as a platform to address the disparity between first and third world countries through personal, political and global lenses

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Through Keating’s respect of kairos and

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alternating appeals to pathos and logos, the Redfern Speech stands today as a

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the Redfern Speech stands today as a persuasive, timeless symbol for

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the attitudes necessary for an Australian society to achieve unity and finally equality

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Renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood successfully reflects this notion in her lecture

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as she artfully explores the portrayal of female characters in literature

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as she artfully explores the portrayal of female characters in literature and how this can impact and influence

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women’s roles in society, addressing the timeless global issue of achieving equal rights for women.

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The enduring value of these speeches, however, is largely contributed to

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the insightful solutions they provide their audience with as way of overcoming the inherent, prevalent injustices they elucidate.

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A key mechanism in engaging an audience through rhetoric is

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by the speaker forming a personal connection to their audience.

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A key mechanism in engaging an audience through rhetoric is by the speaker forming a personal connection to their audience. This is successfully achieved by Brooks and Deane

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as they use extended metaphors and a plethora of rhetorical devices to establish ethos and appeal to pathos.

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In reinforcing values common to all audiences and all of humanity,

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speeches can become truly powerful and effective in portraying inspiring and unifying messages.

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Integrity and conviction are what

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provide speeches with timeless power to inspire and unite audiences

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Both Deane and Brooks justify that powerful orations must originate from the heart, yet be conveyed

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with intellect and skilful rhetoric

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We realise upon analysis of these speeches that the power of artful

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rhetoric should never be underestimated. It provides a vehicle for timeless truths to be conveyed as shown through these orations, which continue to enrich the societies in which we live.Thus, in our increasingly modern world…

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Thus, in our increasingly modern world, we come to recognise that

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skilful, heartfelt rhetoric will always have a place in society.

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In order to engage an audience and reiterate the values of humanity,

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it is essential that Kairos is respected