B – Back to school by Barack Obama The text “back to school” is a speech held by the president of the United States, Barack Obama, in September 2009 at a school in Arlington, Virginia. The speech is about education and how important it is to this generation to have an education, if they want to succeed in the future. If everyone has some goals in life and a good education, it’s both good for the individuals, but also for the generation and the whole country. The intended audience of the speech
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How to Prepare a Persuasive Speech Public Speaking Tips for College Students Aug 19, 2009 Carol Rzadkiewicz When it comes time for students to deliver a persuasive speech, if they follow certain guidelines, they can deliver a speech that is both powerful and effective. Students are required to take public speaking in college as part of any undergraduate program of study; and of all the speeches students will be called upon to deliver, the most difficult and challenging will probably
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University of Phoenix Material Rhetorical Modes Matrix Rhetorical modes are various methods for effectively communicating through language and writing. Complete the following chart to identify the purpose and structure of the various rhetorical modes used in academic writing. Provide at least two tips for writing each type of rhetorical device. | |Purpose |Structure |Tips | |Rhetorical
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The newspaper article I came up with is an editorial from The Washington Post titled “The NSA must disclose more to make it case”. This article touches on a sensitive topic which has spark out a debate across the country. The article says “the bulk collection of phone ‘metadata’ and call records is a potentially powerful tool that could reveal sensitive facts about nearly every American’s life if abused, and according to the article this practice was disclosed by the NSA’s former contractor Edward
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University of Phoenix Material Communicating Effectively Worksheet Answer the following questions, using information from this week’s readings. Respond to each question in 100 to 200 words. 1. Briefly explain the five choices speakers can make. How do these elements determine a speech’s success or failure? The five choices a speaker can make are invention, arrangement, style, delivery and memory. Invention provides the guiding principle for developing the context of a speech. While researching
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In Class Analysis Essay 1 Bring a Large Bluebook DATE: Topic: Analyze one of the following texts by first determining the message of the story or the message the author is trying to convey, and then formulating a thesis about that message using the text as evidence. Please follow the structure of an essay… Don’t just summarize the story without having a point to support. Readings: |“Everyday use for your Grandmama” |“Doors” (short story from the novel Arranged |“This
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Oral Presentation Technical Writing Often, technical writers must present their materials—either to demonstrate their efficacy or to persuade a prospective customer (or superior) of the need and value of the materials they’ve prepared. A good oral presentation is clear, informative, entertaining, and memorable. The best way to give an effective oral presentation is to PREPARE it carefully. Even the most nervous of public speakers will be more confident if she has prepared the presentation carefully
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Marshall Pearce CMST 1061 Written Exercise PRINT AD This advertisement if for Alison Cascio. She’s attempting to maintain her spot on the Metro Council. There are fallacies and transparent rhetorical strategies in this ad. A fallacy is false cause. It claims she has “worked successfully” to improve neighborhoods, implement Smart Growth strategies, and solve day-to-day Metro Council issues. This indicates that she had an extremely integral goal in completing these tasks. While she may have
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FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND LANGUAGES OUMH1303: ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION SEMESTER : JANUARY 2010 COURSE ASSIGNMENT (35%) INSTRUCTIONS 1. The assignment would be evaluated on the basis of the accuracy of the answers given and the credibility of the supporting arguments, data and references. 2. Type your assignment using “Times New Roman”, font size 12 with 1.5 line spacing on A4 size paper. Your assignment must be submitted to your tutor before or by the 4th tutorial. 3. 4
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Communication 114 Schedule (M, W, F) Spring, 2009 In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. Here is that way to get information about changes in this course: Blackboard web page. |Date |Topic |Assignment | |1-12
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