MIDTERM EXAM
- The midterm exam will include information from Chapters 1 through 8 outlines only.
- It will not include information from Chapter 9, since we did not discuss this chapter during the last class meeting.
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
- Listen to speeches given by President Barack Obama & Secretary of State Hillary Clinton & answer the questions below.
President Barack Obama
Go to http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barackobama/barackobamanationalwirelessinitiative.htm
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
Go to http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/hillaryclintonuncommissiononwomen.htm
Consider the following questions regarding the speeches:
1. Did the speakers accomplish the functions for the introductions & conclusions of their speeches?
- Find an example from the introductions & an example from the conclusions that achieved a function.
- For instance, cite an example for when the speaker gained the attention of the audience, or when they established a speaker-audience-topic relationship. How did he/she motivate the audience or provide closure?
2. Did the speakers demonstrate clarity & vividness in their word choices?
- Find examples from the speeches that show clarity & vividness
- For instance, were there specific numbers or terms used? How about guide, or transitional, phrases? Did either speaker use figures of speech or create immediacy?
You do not have to turn in this assignment, but be ready to discuss the speeches and your examples/answers in class.
As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
- Prof. del Rosario
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