Understanding what makes a persuasive speech
I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech.
Understanding what makes a persuasive speech
I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Emma Watson adapts her tone and language to suit the audience and purpose of her speech.
- Watson’s speech emphasises men’s involvement, challenges gender stereotypes and critiques social perception of feminism.
- The speech uses a range of well chosen rhetorical devices for effect.
- Rhetorical devices should be used to engage the audience and help achieve the purpose of the speech.
Keywords
Galvanise - to inspire or stimulate change
Equality - treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities, rights, and respect
Advocacy - speaking up or supporting a cause, idea or group of people to bring about change
Feminsim - the belief in and advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of all genders
Form - in this context refers to the type of text e.g speech or article
Common misconception
A persuasive speech needs to be angry and aggressive.
What is Watson's tone? How does she motivate and persuade her audience without being confrontational? You don't want to alienate any audience members.
Equipment
You will need a copy of Emma Watson's 'HeForShe' speech which can be found in the additional materials
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
Loading...