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Diction – A Key Rhetorical Device and Staple for Speakers

Language is quite a peculiar thing, don’t you feel? We all use it every single day for one thing or the other, but we’re pretty sure few of you stop and ponder about what kind of words you use, how you use them, and whether they’re having any impact on your audience. This is where…

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Common Speech Starting Transitions: Without Further Ado!

You’re taking your steps onto the stage. There’s a room full of people looking at you, all eyes fixated on your entrance. You can hear your heart thumping in your chest. They watch in anticipation, waiting for the first words to come out of your mouth. And that’s when you realize – what do you…

a rhetoric analysis of the great dictator speech
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Satire & Hope: A Rhetorical Analysis Of The Great Dictator Speech

“I’m sorry but I don’t want to be an Emperor. That’s not my business” – these powerful words, uttered by Charlie Chaplin in his 1940 movie The Great Dictator, set the stage for one of the most memorable and impactful speeches in cinematic history. Delivered as а passionate plea for peace, democracy, and human dignity…

Analyzing the Gettysburg Address 
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Analyzing the Gettysburg Address 

Few speeches in American history have achieved the same level of recognition and reverence as the Gettysburg Address. In fact, if you’re from the US, you’ve definitely had to memorize this speech for school! Delivered by President Abraham Lincoln at the site of one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on American soil, this short…

Patrick Henry speech analysis
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Patrick Henry Speech Analysis 

There are speeches that educate. There are speeches that inspire. And then there is the Patrick Henry speech – an explosive, passionate oration that we can consider as quite possibly the reason for the American Revolution (and the consequent adoption of the Declaration of Independence over a year later). So, it’s no wonder that this…

Tilbury Speech Rhetorical Analysis
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Tilbury Speech Rhetorical Analysis

If you’ve ever flipped through the pages а history textbook, you likely know about the famous Tilbury Speech. This speech was delivered in 1588 by Queen Elizabeth I of England to her troops before they prepared themselves to face the Spanish Armada (which was а 130-ship fleet of warships that Spain had sent to conquer…

Characteristics of Effective Communication Consultative Speech Style examples
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Consultative Speech Style Examples

Are you looking for examples of consultative speech style? Learn how this style can be used to effectively communicate, enhance public speaking and social skills, and assist with career development. In our article we will give contextual illustrations and tips on using this style in conversational situations! Examples of consultative speech include active listening, asking…

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Formal Speech Style Examples

Formal speech is used in professional settings, such as business meetings, presentations and job interviews; it’s important to stay aware of your audience when using a formal style of speaking. This article will explain the various types of formal speech style examples available and how they should be used. Formal speech style examples include using…