Category: Speech

  • Pierre Trudeaus War Measures Act Speech

    Table of Contents Source Importance Source Description Events Evident from the Source Results That Events Led to Summary References Source Importance The October Crisis was inspired by the Liberation Front of Quebec (Front de Liberation du Québec, abbreviated as FLQ), a left-wing group that emerged in the early 1960s. Today, despite the polarity of assessments…

  • Frontier Discourses: The Speech of Senator Hammond

    The document, rather the speech was first delivered by Sir James Henry Hammond, who was the Senator or Governor of South Carolina, in the Senate of the United States of America. This speech is a primary source because this document on slavery was delivered and documented during a period when the slavery system was the…

  • Parts of Speech Misused in English Sentences

    It is a well-known fact that every word in the English language belongs to a certain grammatical category. However, it is sometimes not enough to define whether the word is a noun, a verb, or an adjective. There is a number of different properties that should be considered. Thus, every part of speech has a…

  • Elements of CPR Demonstration Speech by Myles Odermann

    Demonstration of skills, knowledge, or techniques is a section of public speaking in which persuasiveness, credibility, and effectiveness are paramount. A demonstration should be organized so that the audience can gain new knowledge and subsequently apply it. The speakers task is to effectively convey the material and accompany the audience to the point where the…

  • Speech and Open Letters: Genre Analysis

    GENRES Explain how the style of the writing influences the ideas Pick ONE passage from each GENRE; copy the passage below and explain why it is effective. Use MLA citation style to document the passages. Compose 2-3 sentences about your issue/topic in the style of each genre. Compose a paragraph explaining the similarities and differences…

  • Sociolinguistic Concepts: Speech Community

    The existing different categories used by sociologists to study society include; economic characteristics, class, regional characteristics, and ethnicity. Sociology defines a community as a dimension of shared possessions, knowledge, and behaviors. Linguists however use another dimension of social organization by using speech community to refer to the community. Sociolinguists, therefore, combine the two (Mesthrie, 2000).…

  • The Soft-Hearted Sioux and Tecumsehs Speech to the Osages

    Zitkala-Sas story The Soft-Hearted Sioux and Tecumsehs Speech to the Osages have certain similarities and differences. For example, both works are based on the experiences of Native Americans and their conflicting relationships with white people. The main character in Zitkala-Sas story is the young Sioux who leaves his tribe to go to the mission school.…

  • Little Speech of Liberty and Mayflower Compact

    Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion References Introduction Conservatism is a social and political philosophy which aims at retaining traditions. It aims to pursue justice and freedom. A conservative is a person who follows conservatism philosophies. Classical conservatism is practiced by organic society where equality of the people is not such a necessity. The conservatives…

  • Texas v. Johnson: Flag Burning and Free Speech

    Table of Contents Abstract Historical Background Constitutional Question Decision Analysis Majority Opinion Dissenting Opinions Concurring Opinions References Abstract The case Texas v. Johnson explores the scope of protection that the First Amendment can grant to citizens. During a protest, Johnson burned an American flag and was later convicted. He appealed the decision and won which…

  • Medical Liability Speech

    Have you ever feared being sued for malpractice? Are you afraid that your patients will one day punish you for a small error? No matter what the answers to these questions are, every care provider needs to be aware of how to minimize the possibility of medical liability. First, it is vital to know what…