Writing non-fiction
- Find information about Christ church or the UN.
- Write a speech based on your research.
- Give your speech to your partner.
New Zealand Prime Minister Adresses UN General Assembly (2019)
Reading non-fiction
- Read the rest of the speech.
- Find four quotations that stand out as impactful or well-written.
Rhetorical tools
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To sound convincing and eloquent, a speaker can use rhetorical devices.
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alliteration: repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words. -
anaphora: repetition of one or more words at the beginning of successive clauses. -
antithesis: contrasting opposite words or ideas. -
assonance: repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words. -
metaphor: a concrete image used figuratively. -
personification: giving human qualities to non-human things. -
repetition: repeating words or phrases for emphasis. -
simile: comparing unlike things using “like” or “as”. -
rule of three: listing three related elements in sequence. -
A speaker can also use modes of persuasion:
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pathos: appeal to emotion. -
logos: appeal to reason, evidence, and logic. -
ethos: appeal to trust, authority, and credibility.
Rhetorical tools
- Choose a section of about 25 lines.
- Find examples of rhetorical tools in that section.
Reflection
- Review your quotations.
- Write a quick reflection on what makes a good speech.
- If it is not rhetorical tools, explain what else you think matters.