Speech Examples and Rhetorical Techniques
Year 8 English Understanding Famous Speeches Key Rhetorical Devices
Famous Speech Examples
Martin Luther King Jr. - 'I Have a Dream' (Persuasive) David Attenborough - Nature documentaries (Informative) Greta Thunberg - Climate change speeches (Persuasive) School assembly announcements (Informative)
Spot the Rhetorical Devices
Read the speech extract provided Highlight rhetorical questions in blue Highlight repetition in yellow Discuss with your partner what effect these create
Key Rhetorical Techniques
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Your Learning Journey
Today: Identified speech types and rhetorical devices Homework: Research one famous speech and find 3 techniques Next lesson: Planning your own persuasive speech Extension: Create a poster showing rhetorical devices