A Rhetorical Analysis Of Jessica's Speech

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She utilized the canon of invention to build on some of the things that she enjoys spending her time doing, such as dancing and knitting.
Jessica began by explaining some of the things that are unique to her and follows that with her experiences with public speaking which ties the speech back to what our main focus is in this class; to improve on our public speaking abilities.
She chose an easygoing approach, which allowed for a more relatable experience for the audience.
She delivered the speech in genuine manner that reflects her interest in what she is talking about. As she begins to mention dancing and knitting, you get a sense of excitement.
She partially memorized her speech and allowed her note cards to serve as a guideline, occasionally

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