Mock Speech
Question Description
Mock Speech Write-up: You will be writing a 3-5 minute persuasive public
address speech focusing on a current issue in society. You will not
give the speech; you will just be writing what you would say. You will
write the speech as if you expect someone to deliver it (however, still
use 12-point Times New Roman font and double space). Your speech should
be about 3-5 pages in length. You will be graded on the rhetorical
strategies, the reasoning/argument of your persuasive claim, as well as
the writing, grammar and punctuation.
While it’s not necessary to quote Brummett, I should be able to spot his
influence in your speech. It’s the difference between my noting that
your speech reflects an awareness of, for example, culture-centered
criticism and your writing, “According to Brummett, culture-centered
criticism reflects…” Your audience will think, “WTF?”