Jamie Oliver

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Jamie Oliver, world-renowned food specialist and TED talk speaker, is the most effective in conveying the message that sugar is destroying lives. His ability to captivate the audience starts with his enthusiasm, which is expressed best because he physically in font of those he is trying to reach. Although his tone is upbeat and in engaging, he quickly uses loaded language to touch the audience. By saying “Your child will live a life ten years younger than you” he is able to school the audience as they think about the long-term consequences of diet. Why be so harsh? Since he is on a stage while views observe mannerisms and body language, Olive is capable of making these strong word sticks without offending- a feat not nearly as achievable by an article writer. One powerful aspect of teaching is using visuals. Again due to the fact that …show more content…
Public education is something Americans are privileged to have, but it isn’t changing to match the current times- according to Oliver. He proposes that kids need to learn about food in their school in order to set them up for success when they live on their own and provide meals for families. This is a good way to wean off the country of immense amounts of fast food. Some suggest getting rid of all sugars that are not natural. However, that is a bit drastic. Why not replace some junk with some veggies? Certainly is a good start. By slowing down speech and using the stage, Oliver captivate those in the hall and watching on screen; this is simply because he adds an element of entertainment to his argument. Oliver had the ability to be present while his audience learned about his topic. This was a great tool for him as he educated the world. It is good to realize that it is not uncommon for some arguments to be best relayed over a piece of paper. This simple depends on the author and the audience. Perhaps Oliver would not be nearly as augmentative if he were putting pen to

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