Writing Speeches (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Primary nature of speeches vs other writing
Primary nature of speeches vs other writing
Designed to be heard rather than read
Typical purpose of speeches
Typical purpose of speeches
To argue a point or persuade audience
Type of impact speeches must have
Type of impact speeches must have
Dramatic and emotional impact
How speech structure should develop
How speech structure should develop
Build tension gradually throughout
How to begin a speech effectively
How to begin a speech effectively
Strongest opening to grab attention
How to end a speech effectively
How to end a speech effectively
Emotive or exciting climax
Alliteration combined with what creates impact
Alliteration combined with what creates impact
Lists of three adjectives
Techniques that engage audience directly
Techniques that engage audience directly
Rhetorical questions and exclamations
Words that create shared experience & engagement
Words that create shared experience & engagement
Personal pronouns (I, you, we)
Effect of 'we' pronoun in speeches
Effect of 'we' pronoun in speeches
Creates unity and shared purpose
Tone to maintain throughout speech
Tone to maintain throughout speech
Confident throughout
Purpose of repetition in speeches
Purpose of repetition in speeches
Increases dramatic impact & makes ideas memorable
Why vary sentence length in speeches
Why vary sentence length in speeches
Creates pauses and emphasis when delivered aloud
Effect of lists of three points
Effect of lists of three points
Makes arguments feel complete and balanced
What effective speeches combine
What effective speeches combine
Factual information with emotional appeals