Assignment task:
Watch this video
YouTube Video: How and Why We Read: Crash Course English Literature #1
Q1. What is the thesis of the text? Is it implicit or explicit? If it is explicit, quote it directly.
Q2. Who is the speaker's target audience? Be specific!
Q3. What is the major type of appeal (ethos, pathos, logos) used in the presentation? Why is it a good choice for the target audience?
Q4. Identify TWO specific oral communication techniques that the speaker is using and explain why they are effective.
Q5. Identify TWO methods of development used by the speaker. Quote them and explain WHY they are effective choices to help convey the intended meaning and appeal to the audience.
Q6. Identify TWO rhetorical devices used by the speaker. Quote them and explain WHY they are effective choices to help convey the intended meaning and appeal to the audience.