2.1.3 - Speeches
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Practice Questions
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What does ethos refer to in a speech?
💡 Hint: Think about how reliability affects audience perception.
Give one example of a speech intended to persuade.
💡 Hint: Think of speeches given during elections.
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What element of a speech is primarily concerned with credibility?
💡 Hint: Remember that 'E for Expert' relates to credibility.
True or False: Pathos only involves logical reasoning.
💡 Hint: Pathos sounds like 'pathos' which is related to emotions.
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Analyze the rhetorical strategies used by a specific public speaker of your choice. How do they establish ethos, pathos, and logos? Provide detailed examples.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the speaker connects on emotional and logical levels.
Evaluate how the historical context surrounding a particular speech influences its themes and audience reception. Discuss both past and modern interpretations.
💡 Hint: Consider the cultural events that were occurring when the speech was delivered.
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