Who Said It Best?
Consider the speeches from Frederick Douglass (from “What to the Slave is the
Fourth of July?”), Abraham Lincoln (“Second Inaugural Address”), and Sojourner
Truth (“Ain’t I A Woman?”). You have had time to hear, read, analyze and discuss
the main points of each. Considering our unit Power, Protest & Change, which
speaker/writer presented his or her argument most effectively? Each uses
different tactics and tone to persuade his or her audience, and it's up to you to
decide what those tactics are and how well they were employed in the
presentations.
Prepare a presentation of 5 -7 slides that are as visually stimulating (but not
overly “busy”) as they are informative. No more than twenty-five (25) words per
slide. This includes headings and subheadings. Bullet points are a preferred
method of delivering content.
Address the following questions/items and use specific examples from the
text(s) to support your position when you are able:
Slides = 50 points
1) 10 pts - Briefly summarize each speech. Use no more than twenty five words
per summary. Have a slide for each speech. Identify the target audience for each
speech.
2) 10 pts - Decide whose speech is best and write a succinct explanation
detailing why you believe this speaker had the most effective and well-structured
argument. Be specific.
3) 10 pts - List each of the rhetorical devices used in the speech you selected and
provide at least one example for each.
4) 10 pts - Your presentation reaches the min/max for slides and is visually
appealing and informative. No one slide has more than twenty-five (25) words.
5) 10 points = Find a specific current/modern issue that one of the speeches
would effectively address today. Connect the dots from the 1800s to now.
Presentations = 25 points
1) 5 points = presents the material within the 2 - 5 minute time frame.
2) 5 points = clear projection and appropriate pacing.
3) 10 points = 5-7 slides that clearly address all of the required material.
4) 5 points = eye contact and calm presence