Worksheet on Speeches: Tripartite Lists
English
Grade 8
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the use of tripartite lists in speeches, designed for Grade 8 students to analyze and develop their writing skills.
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Worksheet on Speeches: Tripartite Lists
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Introduction to Tripartite Lists in Speeches
Throughout history, effective speeches often employ tripartite lists—groupings of three items, ideas, or themes—to emphasize points and make statements more memorable. These lists can be persuasive, inspiring, or informative, and they help structure speech content for maximum impact. Famous speakers frequently use tripartite lists to appeal to their audience’s sense of rhythm and logic, making their messages resonate long after delivery.
1.
What is a tripartite list, as described in the passage?
[2 marks]2.
Name two purposes of using tripartite lists in speeches.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Speech Techniques
Identify the literary or rhetorical device used in each example from the speech excerpt below.
1.
What technique is used in this excerpt?
[1 mark]Aa) Anaphora
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
2.
Explain how the repetition in this excerpt contributes to its effect.
[3 marks]C
Creative Writing: Constructing a Speech
Write a short speech on the importance of teamwork. Use at least one tripartite list to structure your main points.
1.
Draft your speech outline including three key reasons why teamwork is essential.
2.
Include a tripartite list in your speech to reinforce your message.
[2 marks]3.
Review your speech for clarity and effectiveness. What technique did you use to make your main points memorable?
[3 marks]D
Evaluating Speech Strategies
Read the following excerpt and answer the questions.
1.
Identify the tripartite list in this excerpt.
[2 marks]2.
How does the tripartite list enhance the message of this speech excerpt?
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