RHETORIC



Trump on Immigration

Commercial Project
Rep Gutierrez floor remarks on DACA

Malcolm X


The Black Revolution

Excerpt from Black Revolution

God's Judgment of White America

Excerpt from "God's Judgment" Identify Tone Activity

American Rhetoric Movie Speech Address to Harlem on the White Man

Cointelpro Documentary Recording of Malcolm X Assassination

Malcolm X on Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King



I Have a Dream Speech

I Have a Dream Audio

I Have a Dream Graphic Organizer

What Rhetorical Devices is MLK using in his "I Have a Dream Speech"

Outline for your paper






Latin American Leaders

Cesar Chavez


Cesar Chavez Reflects on Working Toward Peace


Che Guevarra


May Day Speech
Speech Before United Nations


Pose the following questions after reading each speech.

1. Is this a successful speech? Why?
Is there a logos appeal?
Is there a pathos appeal?
Is there an ethos appeal?

What is the speakers tone?
What stylistic devices does the speaker use?

Historical Perspective

1. What was the speaker up against? What is the occasion for the speech?
2. What did the speaker have to keep in mind when composing the text?
3. What were his/her goals?
What was his/her ultimate purpose?
What was his/her intent?

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