Rhetorical Purposes and Conclusion Techniques
This final section of the guide focuses on the various purposes of rhetorical devices and provides examples for concluding a speech analysis effectively.
Rhetorical Purposes:
The guide lists numerous purposes for using rhetorical devices in speeches, including:
- Establishing a personal relationship with the audience
- Making the audience feel understood
- Triggering emotions
- Creating a sense of urgency
- Simplifying complex ideas
- Appealing to the listener's conscience
- Emphasizing key points
- Creating vivid mental images
- Entertaining or amusing the audience
- Criticizing or satirizing
Highlight: Understanding the purpose behind each rhetorical device is crucial for a thorough speech analysis, as it reveals the speaker's intentions and strategies for persuasion.
Conclusion Techniques:
The guide offers several examples of how to conclude a speech analysis:
Example: "All in all, it can be said that..."
Example: "To put it into a nutshell..."
Example: "The message of the speech is clear and simple: ..."
It also encourages personal reflection and evaluation:
- Assessing the speaker's knowledge of the subject
- Identifying any manipulation of facts
- Expressing personal opinions on the speech's effectiveness
- Describing the emotional impact of the speech
Vocabulary: Pervert inthiscontext - To twist or distort the truth or facts.
Highlight: A strong conclusion in a speech analysis not only summarizes the key points but also provides a personal evaluation of the speech's effectiveness and impact.