Case Study #4

Persuasive Speech Analysis

Choose one of the speeches under the heading Case Study Persuasive Speeches located on my web page.

Discuss the following in your case study submission:

1. Identify the introduction technique(s) used and provide examples from the speech.

2. Which organizational pattern is used and how?

3. Identify various supporting materials and provide examples from the speech.

4. How does the author use ethos, logos, and/or pathos?

5. Identify any persuasion strategies and techniques (i.e. inoculation, intensifying and downplaying) and provide examples from the speech.

6. Identify the conclusion technique(s) used and provide examples from the speech.