Understanding what makes a powerful speech
I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech.
Understanding what makes a powerful speech
I can identify and explain what makes a powerful speech.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Malala’s Nobel speech demonstrates that texts can have multiple purposes in order to engage an audience.
- Malala demonstrates an effective use of humour alongside her important messages of education and peace.
- Like Malala, successful speeches engage their audiences, through a range of rhetorical devices.
- Logos, ethos and pathos give writers different ways of speaking to their readers.
Common misconception
Persuasive, issue based speeches have to maintain a serious tone.
Look at Malala's use of humour and anecdote. By engaging the audience in this way she holds their attention enough to make them listen to the serious messages.
Keywords
Activist - someone who is actively engaged in bringing about social, political or environmental changes
Advocacy - speaking or acting on behalf of oneself or others to promote a cause or idea
Rapport - to create and establish a positive connection between a writer or speaker and their audience
Credibilty - to be trustworthy and believable
Obligation - a duty or responsibility that someone is required to fulfil
Equipment
You will need access to 'Malala Yousafzai’s Nobel speech' which can be found in the additional materials
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
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).
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