1. by Joshua Raven Lesson 11 Speech Writing

2. What makes a great speech? Clear voice Good eye contact Open body language Organised points Rhetorical devices

3. What are rhetorical devices? Rhetorical devices are mainly used to gather an EMOTIONAL RESPONSE in the audience. Another way rhetorical devices are used is to persuade an audience to think in a certain way or to agree with a chosen outcome. These persuasive tools are also linked to argument and the way we can put together a logical argument. Techniques for doing this include: Metaphor and simile Sentence structure Emotive Language Alliteration Onomatopoeia

4. Write a speech Write your own speech to perform to the rest of the class based on a topic from the novel ‘5fingers’ e.g. Zodiac Kids and Gangs What issues would your community have with youth and gangs hanging around on the streets? What should the local council do to provide activities for teenagers in your area?