Understanding Audience in Speeches
English
GCSE
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A worksheet exploring how speakers tailor their language and techniques to engage different audiences within speeches, aimed at GCSE students.
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Understanding Audience in Speeches
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Analyzing Audience in Speeches
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and fellow citizens, today we stand at a pivotal moment in our history. Our collective future depends on the choices we make now. I address you, not just as individuals, but as members of a community bound by shared hopes and aspirations. As we face unprecedented challenges, it is crucial that we unite, recognising our common purpose. I am confident that through perseverance and solidarity, we can overcome these obstacles and forge a brighter tomorrow. Each of us has a voice—let us ensure it echoes in the decisions we take, shaping a future that reflects our values and dreams.
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Identify two techniques used by the speaker to engage different parts of the audience.
[2 marks]2.
What is the effect of the phrase 'pivotal moment' in the speech?
[2 marks]3.
Identify the rhetorical device used in the phrase 'our collective future depends on the choices we make now'.
[2 marks]4.
Explain how the speaker appeals to the audience's shared values.
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What tone does the speaker adopt in this speech? Support your answer with a quote.
[2 marks]6.
Identify and explain the effect of the repetition used in the speech.
[3 marks]7.
How does the speaker use inclusive language to strengthen their message?
[2 marks]8.
In your opinion, what is the main purpose of this speech? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
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Creative Writing: Crafting an Audience-Focused Speech
Imagine you are giving a speech to a local community about an upcoming project that aims to improve the area. Write a speech of about 25 lines that appeals to your audience's interests and values. Use persuasive language, inclusive phrases, and rhetorical techniques to engage your listeners.
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Your speech should include: a clear opening, a persuasive middle section, and a motivating conclusion. Use techniques such as repetition, rhetorical questions, and inclusive language.
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