...The speech “Are We Ready for Tomorrow, Today?” was delivered by Muhtar Kent, the president and CEO of the Coca-Cola Co, at the 2009 Investor & Analyst Event held in the world global conference in Atlanta. As this speech is specifically structured to present a business plan for upcoming year of 2020, Kent uses the majority of ethos and logos artistic appeals as means of an effective persuasion. The argument surrounds a careful and logical analysis of past failures and successes backed up with statistical and visual references designed to “inform, provoke, challenge and inspire” the audience (Kent 2009), followed by an orderly presentation of numerous strategies on how they will shape the future as the leading “business of non-alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.” (119) The appropriate artistic and inartistic appeals applied in the speech not only polish the essence of an effective argument, but also increases credibility as an influential speaker. It is evident that Kent tries to avoid using pathos, an appeal of emotion, as a form of appeal to prevent logical scrutiny from the audience. Instead, the speech follows a strict pattern of stating logical reasoning after presenting each inartistic proof and thus, succeeds in gaining compliance as a credible speaker. Apart from impressive statistical numbers on its company’s accomplishments, the content of the speech relies heavily on ethos, served as appeals to values and speaker’s credibility, exerting a strong and dependable...
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...journalist, returned to Dartmouth College to give the commencement speech to the Class of 2017. Jake Tapper graduated from Dartmouth with the class of 1991 which is what makes his address that much special. Through various rhetorical strategies, Tapper was able to provide essential tips for becoming successful after graduation. To begin, Tapper used ethos to create credibility to give advice to this graduating class. Tapper is able to utilize this strategy because he has personal experience. Tapper says “So, what tangible advice do I have to share, having departed from this campus 26 years ago?” Being an alumni from the same school he gives this commencement speech allows him to speak on things that the audience can relate to. The advice that he gives during his address could be the same advice he wished someone told him when he was graduating college. He stresses the reality that everything takes time and success is not going to be achieved...
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...INTRODUCTION Speech is just not someone’s written or voiced opinions but it is also how that person tries to express his or her ideas or believes using other meanings. Gestures, signs, paintings photos e.t.c. are also different kinds of speech. There are three major classifications of speeches i.e informative, persuasive and commemorative. However this assignment is going to focus on two kinds of speeches, i.e. the informative speech and persuasive speech particularly on the differences. In order to fully understand the differences between the two I will explain briefly what each of them mean. According to ask.com, An Informative speech is one that is written to present fascinating and useful information to increase the knowledge of your audience. A good informative speech features a topic that should be fun and interesting, and one that makes it easier to capture the audience's attention. Persuasive speech comes from the word persuade or persuasion which implies an argument or other statement intended to influence one's opinions or beliefs. There are quite a number of differences between the two kinds of speech. One of the major differences can be highlighted from the purpose, fully understanding the information or purpose of the speech will help signify the difference because depending on the purpose different rhetoric speeches will be used. E.g. In an informative speech there is more evidence and less Pathos. Speaking in order to inform As the name suggests informative speeches...
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...BCOM-3950 October 21, 2015 Informative speech outline Specific Purpose: To inform the audience how to enhance credibility when making conversation at work-related social events. Central Idea: To inform my classmates how to enhance credibility when making conversation at work-related social event by engaging in a conversation, being honesty, and keep confidences. Introduction: I. Today I would like to inform you on how to enhance your credibility when making conversation at work-related social events. Dr. Victor Fund said, “A good leader is probably no different in any culture in the sense that a good leader must have credibility.” II. Gaining credibility at work is very important. It will determine if you will move up or stay in the same position within a company. There are many ways one can go about to enhance credibility, however I would like to talk about three key points that I found will be more useful. III. First I will talk about how to engage in a conversation; second I would like to express the importance of being honest and third keeping confidences. During work-related social events we must take advantage to network with colleagues. However, it can be hard to actually engage in a conversation, especially if you are shy. But we have to step out of our comfort zone and overcome our fear. Body: I. Ways to engage in a conversation is to look approachable, begin with a question and show interest and give compliments. According to Healthguidnace...
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...his most famous one “I Have a Dream”. That speech was his final one but yet the most important speech of all. Even though Martin Luther’s speech was 54 years ago, his meaning still stands today as a “new age” for America. In his speech he uses rhetorical devices, ethos, pathos, and logos to help add meaning to his speech, and he also gives a patriotic tone to highlight the importance of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”...
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...When I was registering for classes last quarter, I didn't know what to expect from COMs 101. I picked it because it was GE. However, I was excited because I had experience public speaking and giving presentations in previous jobs. So I thought that this class would be an opportunity to work on those skills and become a better public speaker. And I was not disappointed. For the most part, our class was divided into four parts; an introduction to public speaking, informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and special occasion speeches. In each part, we learned about different types of public speaking, took some relatively easy quizzes, and applied what we learned to a class speech. Even though COMs 101 wasn't difficult, I had fun and...
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...For example, in the in the Sarah McLachlan, Animal Cruelty Video uses a lot of pathos (images of abused dogs) to convey the message of animal cruelty. The video relied on the emotion of viewers to earn donations for abused animals. Although the motive behind this video is valid it is nevertheless emotionally packed and this takes away from the purpose of the video. Persuasive speech is also present in the politics and social affairs: Martin Luther King’s Junior I Have a Dream speech is a prime example. In his speech, King discusses segregation in America and professes his hopes of seeing a united nation, a nation that disregards races and strives to level the playing field for all citizens of America. King heavily relies on pathos and a bit of logic in his speech, but his speech remains relevant and important to date because he made successful connected the African American community and other...
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...speaking? Fellow bond university student and tutor; age between 17 -25 years old 2. What do you want them to know, believe, or do as a result of my speech? I want the audience to understand and acknowledge the importance of staying in touch with people and how it can have a positive impact on you; I also want the audience to understand that with today’s technology of ‘Facebook’ it has the ability of taking away the effort in staying in touch with people. 3. What is the most effective way of composing and presenting my speech to accomplish that aim? - Use of anecdotes in portraying personality to the audience and showing the audience through my stories that I have credibility in this area and I know first hand the benefits of ‘staying in touch’ - Connotative language to shape peoples opinion of staying in touch; use bubbly, infective, energetic words so people will have a positive image when they are think of staying in touch with people, this will also help them get motivated to reconnecting with people. - End with a rhetorical question / positive statement to allow the audience to question if they are doing all they can do to stay in touch with people and if they not they will want to after listening to the speech. - Use the introduction as a way of telling the audience that by listening to this speech it will make them want to reconnect with people due to the positives that will be outlined in my body. (Terry Lufffman, 2010) 4. What is their demographic...
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...Every coach has a different approach when it comes to motivating their team. Different forms of locker room communication range from yelling, cursing, instilling fear, encouraging, and incorporating individual drive. Coach Gaines focuses on the importance of self encouragement, connection between teammates, and the idea of perfection to motivate his team in the final minutes of their last game. From the film Friday Night Lights about the bond between athletes, Coach Gaines’s speech of his specific meaning of perfection in athletics is meant to inspire young athletes using ethos and pathos instead of decibel levels to understand the game and what it means to each specific person. There is no one better than Coach Gaines to give this speech to the football team; he shares a connection with the team members on a physical and emotional level due to his previous experiences as a player and his current ones as a coach. Coach Gaines is a retired quarterback and went on to coach for 35 years, with this experience, he understood the distinct situation the boys were in, as well as the emotions they were feeling. “Now ya’ll have known me for awhile, and for a long time now you’ve been hearin’ me talk about being perfect” (Gaines, Gary). This specific line employs ethos, creating the credibility...
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...Women’s Equality In 1995 at The United Nations’ fourth world conference in Beijing, China, Hilary Rodham Clinton speaks out on the injustice women have endured. She is getting people’s attention by bringing this topic out in the open. Her speech is effective in motivating world leaders to improve the lives of women because she focuses on the unity and the importance women in the community play, She also exposes the challenges and abuses women face around the world in order to invoke an emotional response in her listeners and she is sure to make a point of the experience she has with women’s issues and shows her determination to end the discrimination. Throughout her speech Clinton centers on the unity and importance of women’s roles in society. She uses repetition to stress the importance that women play on the family and community. In the beginning she uses the words “family” and “flourish” several times in one paragraph and points out how families cannot survive without the work of women to hold them together. Clinton also lists the many jobs that women take part in when she says, “At this very moment, as we sit here, women around the world are giving birth, raising children, cooking meals, washing clothes, cleaning houses, planting crops, working on assembly lines, running companies, and running countries” (3). Through that statement she expresses the true value of women. A couple of paragraphs below she states again the different jobs women have in the community but lists...
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...A house divided speech by Abraham Lincoln In 1858 Abraham Lincoln was nominated as a candidate for the senate for the Republican Party in Illinois. This is a well-known speech. It took place as the end of the republicans state convention in the House of Representatives in Illinois. In the speech he makes it extremely clear who the supporters and opponents of slavery are. The background for the speech is the conflict between the Kansas-Nebraska law and the Supreme Courts decision in the Dred Scott case. The Kansas-Nebraska law allowed the states to decide whether they want to abolish slavery or not. The Supreme Court decided that the right of ownership of slaves should not be prevented in any state. A house divided is a speech by Abraham Lincoln. The speech took place in 1858. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. He is from the state Illinois. When the American Civil War took place abolishing slavery was not his primary target. It was to save the Union. "A house divided against itself cannot stand." I believe this government cannot endure; permanently half slave and half free. Lincoln does not think that the “house” can stand if it is divided. He does not believe that the government can endure to be half slave and half free. He does not believe the union to be dissolved, he does not want the union to fall, but he wishes that the union wont be divided. He is speaking to the gentlemen of the convention. The speech took place so he could get voters...
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...“Stalin’s position as General Secretary explains his success in defeating his rivals in the years 1924-1929” How far do you agree with this statement? In this essay I will discuss whether Stalin's position as General Secretary was the most important factor in his seize of power. Stalin's position as General Secretary was very important as it gave him control over the whole party machine. But there were also other factors that proved to be very important. This essay will attempt to assess the relative importance these factors. Stalin's position as General Secretary proved to be very important in his seize of power for many reasons. One reason for this is that it gave him the ability to control party membership which was extremely beneficial as it meant he could bring people that supported him into the party and also he could kick out those who did not agree with his ideology. Another reason is that it allowed him to undermine his rivals’ power bases meaning he could sway the opinions of others into supporting him over the other competitors in the running for power. However, there were many other factors that contributed to Stalin's seize of power. One example of this is that the Bolsheviks made many errors, both general and individual. An example of a general error is the underestimation of Stalin. This was beneficial as it allowed Stalin to make moves without anyone suspecting him of doing anything particularly damaging to their success. Another example is the failure to...
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...consequently contribute to the antithesis of social norms and copyright so Internet censorship has been proposed for censoring the Internet. The debate of implementing it has been characterized as either machine politics, to attract the support of staunch anti-pornography, or an extension into cyberspace of the ongoing battle between libertarianism and social conservation. This essay will discuss both the advantages and the disadvantages of censoring the Internet in Hong Kong before giving reasons for the position of disagreement. Social filtering prevents the exposure of information that is antithetical to morals. In different aspects, including the gambling sites, pornographic sites and sites promoting criminal activity, can the authority block to the targeted people. Many studies reveal that the mass media gives more considerable effects than others on themselves (Lee, 2005). Helgadóttir (2014) criticizes that the first emergence of the pornographic information to children in Iceland is when they are eleven. There are a great amount of pornographic material which are being easily accessible on the Internet so wrong perception of sex may be distributed as several consequence. If pornographic material can be forbidden efficiently, pornography information such as the Edison Chen photo scandal can be prevented. Iceland is therefore proposed to implement the online pornography censorship for the reason that it is unique for the society to take the responsibility of protecting...
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...Alannah Richie Dr. April Nunn SP 106:100 16 November 2015 Topic: Panic Attacks Specific Purpose: To inform Central Idea: () Introduction I. Attention getter: We’ve all had nervous breakdown or feel self-conscious on some occasions, like me now while giving this speech. II. Topic/purpose: The impact of an anxiety attack is very serious. III. Credibility: IV. Audience importance: I. Preview: I will tell you more in depth about anxiety disorders, the 6 main types of anxiety disorders and their symptom. Body I. Point: What are Anxiety disorders? A. Anxiety is basically our body’s natural response to danger. It is an automatic alarm that would go off when you feel threatened and it usually occurs suddenly and without any warning. It can happen to you anywhere, anytime, and any day. B. Anxiety disorders consist of two type of symptoms: * Emotional Symptoms: if you ever had feelings like panicking, fear, uneasiness, flashbacks of traumatic experiences, have trouble concentrating, and etc. * Physical Symptoms: if you had problems sleeping, have shortness of breath, an inability to be still and calm, dry mouth, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, pounding heart and etc. II. Point: The 6 main type of Anxiety disorders. A. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): involves a person to constantly feel worry has fears that distract you from your day-to-day activities. Shows up symptoms like insomnia, stomach upset, dread, and fatigue. B. Panic disorder: this...
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...Do’s of Conversation • Don’ts of Conversation Do’s of Conversation • Listen more than you talk. • Come to an occasion armed with topics at the ready. • Tailor the conversation to the listener. • Take your turn • Think before you speak. Don’ts of Conversation • Don’t interrupt. • Don’t talk to only one person when conversing in a group. • Don’t engage in “one-upping. • Don’t overshare. Things Not to Say • “Am I boring you?” • “Huh?” “What?” “Say What?” “Eh?” • “Actually, you should say ‘between you and me,” not ‘between you and I.’” • “Stop me if I’ve told you this story before…” The Number One Rule of Conversation: Be Natural Source: http://artofmanliness.com/2010/09/24/the-art-of-conversation/ Public Speaking Public Speaking • Definition • Speaking Opportunities • Similarities between PS and Conversation • Differences between PS and Conversation • Speech Communication Process • Factors to be Considered During Speaking Public Speaking • Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. • It is closely allied to "presenting", although the latter has more of a commercial advertisement connotation. Speaking Opportunities ...
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