When I was told that I would be seeing a theater production originally written as a radio play, that contained more questions than answers, I didn't think that would include a man in a tight spandex and black lipstick. But I guess that only adds to the fact of "more questions than answers". The UW La Crosse production of The Arsonists, written by Max Frisch and adapted by Alistair Beaton is one of the more strange plays that I've seen, but no less interesting. There was a lot of hard work and time
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“Attention Getter”- Have you ever embarassed yourself in front of total strangers or eaten a churro? Well if you havenʻt thatʻs okay because today Iʻm going to tell you guys a story about how Iʻve accomplished doing both of those things! Title: The Goblin and the Chainsaw Main Piece- Aloha! Today I am going to tell you all a story about the time I was over dramatic, which is basically all time. Anyways, let me provide you guys with some background. My old eighth grade class and I went on a trip
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final expression that is depicted not only places the audience in shock but it places them in the scene and has them sense the same taunting feeling that Marion’s face gives off to them during her final appearance. This last view of Marion’s character was not only dramatic and horrifying but it was also the most taunting shot since it set the
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lecture had a great opening, impact, technique, and a good voice. Before attending the lecture I was hesitant about going because I thought that it was going to be boring. In reality I am glad that I did something new and went. His lecture educated the audience about his company. Nato Thompson informs us about his role as chief curator at Creative Time, a non-profit organization. At Creative Time they collaborate with big artist on public projects that seems impossible to complete. Projects such as: Keys
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where he was the keynote speaker. He discusses many things from pastors teaching him how to use his phone and text and helping people that can not handle the burden of their responsibilities. I feel the topic of his speech was fitting due to the audience who were graduating nursing students that will eventually help people who are in medical need in hospitals, nursing homes and other locations that nurses work. I’m going to evaluate how he talks, the audience’s reaction and his presence on the stage
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Rhetoric is commonly used to win debates and prove points. This form of persuasion is commonly found the political fiction in All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren. The majority of the debates in the novel involve a big idea of some sort, such as politics or morality. One example is an argument between Anne Stanton and her brother Adam about whether or not he should accept a job at the new hospital being built by Governor Talos. Their friend, Jack Burden becomes involved as well. Anne Stanton
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In Eden Robinson’s, “Monkey Beach”, we are told about a story from the perspective of Lisa Hill, who is having flashbacks of her life following the abrupt disappearance of her brother Jimmy. Furthermore, in these flashbacks we learn that Lisa has seen strange people such as a tall man covered in brown fur whom smiles at her at Monkey Beach. However, what is further intriguing is the fact that for some reason, Lisa is the only person that has seen these types of individuals. In addition, this point
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Kurt Fearnley “There were tears streaming down my face, but I drove myself on, screaming “Who are you? Each time the answer that kept bouncing around in my mind was “I am someone who will never stop, someone who will never give up”. On the 23rd of March 1981 one of Australia’s most inspiring and exhilarating athletes was born. That highly entertaining sportsman is known as Kurt Fearnley. Good morning members of The Australian Historical Council. This morning I stand in front of you all to give my
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The presenter in question is Apollo Robbins, his Ted Talk on the Art of Misdirection is a wonderful example of successful communication and audience engagement. Robbins is for a very quick background is a world-famous pickpocket and a security consultant. Robbins takes his skills of deception and helps consult companies on all the ways they can be deceived. Robins does not give a business presentation exactly, while it may seem a little magic showy he creates a story and at the end finishes with
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Speeches can lead to an audience with different opinions about the message. Some people might support the speaker’s main points, while others will not. A speech that exemplifies this is the speech “Consciousness is Power”. Kochiyama was a famous Asian-American civil rights activist. She gave the speech “Consciousness is Power” on November 3,1995 to an audience of primarily Asian Americans. Speeches commonly leave people with mixed feelings about the message of the speech. It is very rare that everyone
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