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Public Speaking (Summer 2019)/Advocacy Speech
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=== Write a stylistically rich argument === In the advocacy speech, you are writing for the ear. You are carefully crafting a speech that will sound good (even stirring) when spoken. This is quite a distance from the impromptu assignment where you delivered a clear, but plainspoken speech. Why do this? Why write in this grander form of oratory? For a couple of reasons. One is that it allows you to meld your language style and argumentative aims. Another reason is that it gives you a space to develop a richer sense of style. Now, you may not find yourself speaking in an occasion that calls for grand oratory, but you will have a familiarity with stylistic devices. A mastery of these devices allows you to instantly improve anything you say. In a business meeting, one or two stylistic devices in the appropriate places will make the presentation that much stronger and more memorable. Of course, there are many times you will find yourself in a position where more stylistically rich language is called for; a wedding, funeral, religious services, dedications, etc. Being able to craft a good line is always a good trait.
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