...black suffrage and the Civil Rights Movement. However, Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a Dream” puts it into perspective just a little bit better. No one truly knows the severity of a situation until they hear it from a primary source. If I had to pick one quote to sum up what I learned, I would have to choose, “It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the moment.” Learning about segregation in my high school was very different from reading about it in this speech. I went to a mostly white high school with very few minorities. Of course we touched on the subject and discussed how it was awful but there was no one to put emotion into it. There was no one to make us see just how unfairly African Americans were treated. Being from a small, slightly Southern town, I think I was stripped of the opportunity to become more familiar with black culture. That being said, I do think King’s speech was effective, however, the effects still haven’t reached some people. King had amazing intentions with this speech. He wanted nothing more than freedom and equal rights for African Americans. I do believe this speech was straight from the heart and sincere in every way. Personally, I think he was right in every way making this speech and saying things that no one had dared to say in public. No African American had been able to muster up the courage or had the connections to make a speech like this one. Being so bold cost Martin Luther his life but it was not for nothing...
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...succeeding in giving speeches or presentations is that the speaker connects to the audience. Speakers or presenters who fail to connect to the audience rarely get their message across. In speeches or presentations where the audience feels a connection with the speaker, energy starts flowing along this invisible 'connection'. If this connection achieves a bond like quality the speech or presentation becomes an epic and the fame of the speaker lives on. There are many things that create this connection such as charisma, presence, skills for using emotional appeal, mastery in using imagery that evokes powerful reactions and last but not least, humour. The famous roman orator and statesman, Cicero (106-43 B.C.) argued that the best orator would also be the best human being, who would understand the correct way to live and instruct others in it through speeches, through the example of his life, and through making good laws. Now, this is quiet high a demand. Very few people can in all honesty say that they should be considered the best of human beings. Think about it. The next time you walk up to give a speech try telling the audience that, "The roman orator Cicero said that the best orator would also be the best human being, so I am here to speak to you as I am among the best of human beings!" Only totally serious people with deadpan expressions would take that as an affront and not burst into laughter. Well, to be on the safe side, you better laugh at yourself. Then your audience...
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...Dolly Parton Commencement Speech, Rhetorical Analysis By Migion Booth Dolly Parton, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actress, Arthur, businesswomen, and philanthropist, is an American women primary known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton is a very successful women, due to her determination to be great. An because of her determination to be successful and actually being successful she was asked to give a Commencement Speech at University of Tennessee. In her speech to the students of University of Tennessee she uses pathos, logos, and ethos, to encourage the students to want to dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. Mrs. Parton uses pathos to inspire the students to dream more by the use of her own life experience . “ I’m going to Nashville and I’m going to be a star. The whole place laughed out loud and I was so...
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...Floyd Ogle Instructor: English 1A 11 September 2008 To Catch a Dream On August 28, 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., possibly one of the most eloquent, and certainly one of the most passionate men to ever share his heart, delivered a stunning and earth shaping speech. He delivered this speech not only to over 200,000 people in attendance at the Lincoln Memorial, and not even to a nation struggling with the perils of racism and equality, but to generations of people who share in a dream and strive for freedom; a dream that many still dream today. Even though we are closer now than at any point in history, we have yet to experience the freedom of which Dr. King dreamed. Racism is not a problem only in America, most every nation deals with racial issues on some level. Though none of us could ever forget the tragedy of the Holocaust, we tend to forget that it was racially motivated. Hitler’s goal was to exterminate the Jewish people. “Anne Frank was murdered by the Nazis in Bergen-Belsen [concentration camp] for being a Jew, just one of over one million Jewish children to be killed in the Holocaust” (Melchior). The Holocaust, while the most prominent, is not the only example of ethnic cleansing that the world offers. Darfur, the Sudan, Croatia, and Kosovo, just to name a few, have all dealt with this racial horror. South Africa, as well, deals with racism. As the political power shifts toward black South Africans, white South Africans face continual racial violence...
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...HAAS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, EWMBA CLASS OF 2017 A leader prepares Leadership Communication Sachin Sundar 3/8/2015 Adaption of lessons learned from the classical acting text, An Actor Prepares, written by Constantine Stanislavski, towards leadership. Some people claim that great leaders are born and not made. I believe that even though there are certain traits that can be attributed to genetics which can, let’s say, gives a person the propensity to be a leader, I think through hard work and training anyone can master the “Art of great leadership”. In this paper, I am exploring some of the ways a person can train to be a great leader by drawing parallel from training techniques used by an actor. The primary source from which an actor can draw to create the emotional world of their character is their own life. In an analogous way, an authentic leader must draw from the experiences in their own life. This involves ‘connecting with themselves’ and drawing from the emotional memories and from key events of one’s life. To be a great leader, the quality to recall past experiences from the personal life that trigger certain emotions can evoke the feeling of authenticity in your audience. A growing number of studies point to the importance of leaders expressing their vulnerabilities in order to fully engage with and establish trust from followers. By revealing vulnerability followers can more readily identify with leaders, resulting in more positive and influential...
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...here is a quick guide to giving an effective and interesting presentation your very first time. Begin with something to get the attention of the audience This might be a startling statement, statistic, or your own story. Listeners pay close attention when a person begins with, “Two weeks ago as I was driving to work a car pulled out in front of me….” You could begin with a current event: “You might have read in the paper this morning about the flood that….” A question is another way to make people listen. “How many of you feel our society spends too much on medical care?” might be a way to begin a presentation about curbing costs. Whatever technique you use, when you grab the attention of the audience you are on your way to a successful speech. Second, be energetic in delivery Speak with variety in your voice. Slow down for a dramatic point and speed up to show excitement. Pause occasionally for effect. Don’t just stand behind the lectern, but move a step away to make a point. When you are encouraging your audience, take a step toward them. Gesture to show how big or wide or tall or small an object is that you are describing. Demonstrate how something works or looks or moves as you tell about it. Show facial expression...
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...Part 1: “C.V” and “Toolbox” -. The “C.V” - Passage 5 (pg. 2). 23-25) (“Most of” “still echoing”) - Explanation: King describes his childhood illnesses and how they influenced his love for storytelling. He uses a mix of humor and candidness to describe his frequent doctor visits and how his mother encouraged his creativity. The use of direct speech and personal anecdotes makes this passage relatable and entertaining. King’s ability to find humor in difficult situations highlights his resilience and the role of storytelling as a coping mechanism, which we learn in the following sections. Passage 8 (pg. 2). 28-29) (“I remember” “this business”) - Explanation: In this passage, King recounts his first memory of writing. He uses vivid imagery and a nostalgic tone to draw the reader into his early experiences. The detailed description of his surroundings and emotions effectively conveys the significance of this moment in his life. This passage is particularly engaging because it allows readers to connect with King on a personal level, understanding the origins of his passion for writing....
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...Jacie Whittaker Assignment 201 Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings Ai) Visual communication, using signs, photographs and drawing to pass the information on. Verbal communication, sharing of information with someone by speech. Written communication, sending an email to someone or writing in a care plan. NonVerbal communication, using body language to get across how you feel. Aii) To find out people’s thought and opinions. To pass on information. To share experiences. To plan something. To ask questions. Aiii) It is important to observe the reactions of an individual when you are communicating with them because you may be able to tell if they are feeling embarrassed or upset with what you are asking them, this can help you to either put the question in a different context or can tell you that this isn’t something they are willing to discuss with you at that present moment. It can also help you notice any changes in a person’s needs. If you can see a person is struggling to understand you they may need to use some other form of communication, or may need help in the form of flashcards, hearing aids etc. Aiv) a) It is important to find out about a person’s communication and language needs so you can ensure you are doing everything possible to help them understand you and give them the best opportunity to communicate anything they need to with you in a way that they are comfortable ...
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...Long before we as humans had even grasped the concept of mouth and jaw placement in order to formulate and, eventually, utter our first words, we had already ventured into the art of socializing. As infants, we smiled, pointed, cried and even released unpleasant screeches into priorly serene atmospheres in attempts to attract all attention to us when needed to express ourselves. The first two years of human life focus on speech and body movement—the two most crucial aspects of socializing, which is the most fundamental requirement for a functional society. We as humans are dependent on successful communication. So if socialization is taught to us at from the moment we’re first held in a hospital room, coddled and spoken ever so softly to, where...
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...much of an impact stuttering has on anxiety levels in adults. The article focuses on both trait anxiety and social anxiety. Trait anxiety is stability of anxiety in many life domains, while social anxiety is the stability of anxiety in different social situations (Kraaimaat, Vanryckeghem, & Van Dam-Baggen, 2002). Stuttering is a communication disorder that includes core behaviors of part-word repetitions, prolongations, and tense hesitations (Bloodstein & Bernstein Ratner, 2008). Also included in the definition of stuttering are secondary behaviors, which can include actions that are aimed to escape or avoid the moment of stuttering (Bloodstein & Bernstein Ratner, 2008). Typically stuttering begins in early childhood and continues through adulthood. There are many negative emotions that can develop in individuals who stutter. These feelings can be heightened by embarrassing or humiliating situations or bullying in schools. This may lead to elevated levels of both social and trait anxiety. Negative emotions can build up in these individuals and lead to an increase in anxiety while speaking or in social situations. Negative life experiences can include unfavorable listener reactions, bullying, social rejection, stereotyping, and educational and occupational challenges (Iverach, Menzies, O'Brian, Packman, & Onslow, 2011b). According to Iverach et al. (2009), some of the emotions that can be experienced in adults include helplessness, embarrassment, shame, disappointment, and fear...
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...How to Confront an Office Bully The tragic story of Phoebe Prince’s suicide after relentless bullying and mobbing by teenagers at her high school in South Hadley, Massachusetts, is capturing international media attention. Nine students have now been indicted in this case. However, until all the media scrutiny, the bullies suffered seemingly no consequences. Many peers and teachers were aware of what was happening, but only a few reported this behavior to school authorities, including Phoebe’s mother. Nothing was done until it was too late. In a similar situation in 2008, 31-year-old Jodie Zebell from Wisconsin committed suicide after enduring months of workplace bullying from her peers and supervisor. Last week, the Wisconsin legislature listened to her story and others as the Healthy Workplace Bill was introduced. Gary Namie and Ruth Namie in their book The Bully at Work describe how bullies thrive on secrecy, shame, and the silence of others. The authors’ Labor Day 2008 Survey (of which 95% of the 400 respondents had been targets of bullying) revealed that 95% of the target’s co-workers of any rank — peers or managers — witnessed the mistreatment at least once. Yet 53% of the employers did nothing to stop the mistreatment when reported. In fact, in 71% of the cases, employers actually retaliated against the person who reported being bullied. The authors provide many reasons for “Witness Paralysis” including a natural human aversion to risk, Groupthink, rationalization, and...
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...Avoidant Personality Disorder From the moment a person is born, his or her personality begins to take shape. In infancy, childhood, and later adolescence, the individual explores a multitude of behaviors. Of all the behaviors, or personalities, the person experiences, one of them will stick with them until the day they die. Unfortunately, each specific personality also contain a personality disorder. Personality disorders can result in anxiety attacks, depression, and to a certain level, suicide. One of the most unique personality disorders is the Avoidant Personality Disorder. The DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) describes Avoidant Personality Disorder as: a persuasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by early childhood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following traits: 1.) avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection 2.) is unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked 3.) shows restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed 4.) is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations 5.) is inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy 6.) views self as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others 7.) is usually reluctant to...
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...The new advancing generation is changing people to be able to fit into the mainstream to recreate themselves online specifically to become this false self of themselves. Everyone has been given that freedom of speech to become that person he or she imagines to be, but some people take advantage of that. When it comes to online they begin to lose their morals and ethics. We are at fault of this when we put too much out there that could be used against us such as in job interviews, college applications, and new relationships we encounter every day. As shown by Yoshino, he says "covering has enjoyed such a robust and stubborn life because it is a form of assimilation" (Yoshino 552). A 14 year old girl called "Kiki Kannibal" exposes herself to the social networking to feel part of the world and gives it away when she faces all the publicity of her online life turns to an "endless, soul sucking performance." (Erdely). This comes to show that there is a online world that changes us to create this fantasy world we so desire from what we lack in the real world. Although it can be argued that social media allows people to honestly express themselves, most people use social media to perpetuate a false self; in doing so, they strive to be one with themselves and society by the advancing technology that it offers, compromise their beliefs and values for attention, and have difficulty discerning what they post online along with what's really being told. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and...
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...Cole Evans September 24th, 2014 12 Part Essay College Writing I Prof. Stockwell A New Era ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- “The secret to a rich life is to have more beginnings than endings.” Dave Weinbaum One Last Wake Up Call The sharp sound of my mother’s voice cut through my shield of sleep, abruptly jerking me awake. “Cole! Wake up!” Any other morning my usual routine would be to just completely ignore her, pull the pillow over my head and roll back to sleep, but this wasn’t just any other morning. This morning was determined as the end of my childhood and the start of my collegiate career and, evidently, the rest of my life. The sound of my mother’s voice filled me with both a sense of melancholy and excitement. I was about to leave everything that I had ever known behind and strike out on my own. The events of this day had been played out over and over again in my mind for months now, but little did I know that things rarely happen how you expect them to. Being the first to arrive at the dorm means getting the pick of the litter in regards to which bed I wanted. I chose the one by the window. That first day of college was nothing more than an exhausting blur. Everything I experienced was completely new; every building, every face, every name. I didn’t know anybody, and by the end of the day I could barely even remember my own name, let alone the names of the people I was supposed to...
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...certain formalities that must be upheld in order to treat others with respect. On the other hand, Americans don't have a certain set of formalities that their actions or interactions are based on. Examples include how a person acts at the dinner table or how a person interacts with others in their society. Different formalities cause people of different cultures to act in a certain way. As a result, if formalities of different cultures were to intermix, many people would be shocked or taken back by the behavior of the people in the other society. The Japanese have a strict set of rules instilled into the people since a young age that guides them through everyday actions. For example, during meals in Japan the Japanese follow certain speech and action patterns. To start off a meal, they say, “Itadakimasu” which translates to “Thank you for the food.” This shows their appreciation to their host for taking them in and providing them with a meal. At the end of the meal they say, “Gochiso sama deshita” to thank the host for the meal (Uyemura). If left unsaid, it would be an example of impropriety, and would be considered rude. Between those...
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