Amazingly an author can really engage his/her audience, but that really takes a lot. Thurston Clarke was convincing his audience on how and why Kennedy’s speech succeeded, but at the same time giving the reader a model for a well worded and put together writing. All he provided were quotes from JFK’s Inaugural Address, descriptive background information on the actual speech and also on Kennedy’s life, and lastly by illustrating Kennedy’s presentation as a whole. Never have I been so convinced by an author, but Clarke will defiantly go down as the first
I chose this speech for its significance in history, as well as its influence on Nixon’s political standing at the time. He was a very powerful public speaker, as well as running mate and Vice President for Dwight Eisenhower. Nixon makes very powerful points though out his entire speech to show that he is in the right, and the charges against him and his party are being wrongfully made. Nixon’s greatest quality as a public speaker is his ability to sway the crowd with his charisma, and sincerity. His speech reached the people, and made them listen.
Carney Layne Mr. Anderson English II 5-2-11 Getting your friend to kill someone isn’t as tough a task to carry out as you may think--all you need to do is know simple persuasion technique! In fact, persuasion manifests in countless forms suited and built to capture and expanse our very minds. Every day we breathe in the powerful swaying effect of persuasive words and even breathe them out more than perhaps realized. William Shakespeare, in his timeless work “Julius Caesar” showcases with great accuracy how simple forms of persuasion can successfully sway a person’s way of thinking. The entire play is energized and wrapped around the power and outcome of persuasive strategies.
As a gifted public speaker, he used his speeches to sell people his controversial political agenda. He fought hard to make his message heard. Sam was a man for the people, and he used this to his advantage. He always made his intentions clear to his followers. At the Continental congress he forcefully voiced his political opinions in a room full of moderates (Thomas Kindig, 1995).
Although there as a spy, Hitler could not restrain himself when a member made a point he disagreed with, and he stood up and made a passionate speech on the subject. Anton Drexler was impressed with Hitler's abilities as an orator and invited him to join the party. At first Hitler was reluctant, but
154) After the rise of Julius Caesar the whole Mediterranean world became under roman legeslation. (pg.154) One of the most profound leaders under Julius Caesar, Marcus Cicero a philosopher who oppossed tyranny and political corruption. (pg.154) Cicero believed that monarchy, aristocracy and Democracy were the three principles of construction to a good government. (pg.155) Rome was more based on a legeslative attack, romans in the old days are more recollected for having great knowledge of the world we live in today. One of the most influential people in Rome was Marcus Cicero, a great philopsoper as we say and exam most of his work today we see a story of a honored and respected man as well as loyal, but his loyalty would prove to be his greatest downfall and which would lead to his exicution.
Brutus speaks on prose, presenting Caesar as a person who put himself before his people. “…as he was valiant I honour him, as he was ambitious, I slew him.” the use of contradicting binary opposite ideas supports Brutus’ portrayal of a man of ambition. When Antony speaks on the occasion after Caesars assassination to the crowd of Romans he speaks in verse,(in contrast to Brutus who speaks in prose, making Antony appear more educated and knowing)states, “I am no orator...-as you know me all- a plain blunt man that loved my friend.” Antony belittles his influential and powerful position within the Roman Empire to identify with being a “plain blunt man.” This use of
An example of a good speech is the one presented by Martin Luther King Jr. His speech impacted millions of Americans and is still shared and remembered today. One of the main characteristics that stand out about his speech is his powerful, confident voice. It is loud, which grabs the listener’s attention immediately. He also combines a good use of word pronunciation and long, dramatic pauses which gives the listener time to process and take in what Martin Luther King Jr. is trying to say. The strength in his voice tells the listener that he is confident about what he is talking about which is very important or no one would listen to what he had to say.
At the beginning of the play, Othello’s language displays a lot of confidence. His speech is also full and rounded, yet of moving simplicity. Othello’s confidence is shown when we are first introduced to him in the play and Brabanzio (The Senate) and his kinsmen approach Othello and reprimands him for eloping with Desdemona. Brabanzio calls Othello a thief and has weapons in his hand, ready to cause harm to the General, Othello. Othello responds to this very calmly and confidently by asking Brabanzio and his men to lower their weapons so that they can talk.
At many points during Act III Antony’s qualities of a great leader are dramatically demonstrated to the audience through framing- not through Antony’s dialogue or his actions, but through the way he is presented through how others speak of him. A conversation occurs between the soldiers of Antony’s army, Ventidius and Silius in Scene I, that demonstrates how they view him as a “grand captain” and strong leader, through their fear of undermining his greatness. Rather than attaining his ambition of glory, which is “The soldiers virtue,” Ventidius would rather lose in battle than “gain which darkens him” the disfavour of his superior. His concern for his relationship with Antony, demonstrates that Ventidus values his leadership abilities and honours his honour. Likewise, though Caesar has ruthlessly criticized Antony for his Egyptian debauchery it is clear within the first few scenes of Act 3 that Antony is still upheld with honour and high status in his eyes.