Analyzing Fernando's Speech On Capital Punishment

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In general, Fernando speech delivery was good. As I listened to his speech, the topic was clear and his transitions from idea to idea was smooth and clear. Fernando topic was on capital punishment also known as the death penalty. He stayed it that was that 21 century laws made it less painful and inhuman in the way capital punishment is carry out. His main ideas were three methods on how capital punishment is carry out lethal injection, gas chamber, and firing squad. The eye contact between the speaker and the audience was good, however he moved his hands a

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