Do you notice rhetorical strategies or techniques? Can you give an example? Do you think it’s effective?

Do you notice rhetorical strategies or techniques? Can you give an example? Do you think it’s effective?

The elements of persuasion include our chosen issue and stance, developing a claim (the argument in a nutshell), supporting our research with evidentiary proof, and engaging the opposition to see what the other side says. Then, we provide a rebuttal in defense of our original argument.

Outcomes: 1 and 2

Instructions
Review and analyze “Barack Obama: ‘A common dream born of two continents’, Democratic National Convention – 2004″ for elements of persuasion and submit a short reflection on his use of persuasive techniques. (300-500 words)

Read this AI generated list of techniques (alternate Google Docs version) or another you find online to answer the following:

Which rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) do you notice the speaker using? Can you give an example? Based on his audience and purpose, why does this appeal (or appeals) help him persuade?

Do you notice rhetorical strategies or techniques? Can you give an example? Do you think it’s effective?

Notice the structural elements of the speech: what do you notice?

Is there anything else you notice about the speech that you see as either persuasive or not persuasive? Regardless of your feelings about the speaker or the political situation, Barack Obama is generally regarded as a gifted public speaker.