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Oprah Winfrey is a well known figure from popular culture. Recently, at the Golden Globes, she was given the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement. In her acceptance speech, Winfrey spent very little time describing her story. Instead, she focused on the developing “#metoo” movement. She uses multiple rhetorical techniques to develop her speech into one that would be discussed in classrooms and media throughout the country weeks later. One of the primary rhetorical techniques that…

Before she began to talk, I was hesitant to begin, I felt anxious, nervous, by the thought of receiving criticism especially from my sister who could be brutally honest. The more I tried to prepare to listen with an open mind, the more I fidgeted and avoided the conversation. My sister just smiled and waited. She as well gathered her thoughts on how to commence. This process took approximately forty five minutes. Finally, she began speaking. She stated that when she tried to talk to me…

Throughout the chapter, Tim is letting the readers know more about him in his past. Tim talks about Linda, someone who was never mentioned in the book until that chapter. He told the readers that she died at age 9, and an experience of when he was only 4 days from arriving at war, the encounter with a dead man. Mainly, he was telling readers…

talking to other people in my language. I found myself loving where I came from and the stories behind my country and my family. I love finding any connections I can back to Africa. Based of my confidence that my friends have helped instil upon me I can talk about Africa and feel like I am giving a great impression of how truly amazing my country The Gambia is. From the confidence that I have built I am able to represent who I am, and where I am from. I have a great understanding now about the…

voice level in class should be 0. Students continued to talk. Dexter and Brandon were called from class. They missed the introduction and practice for the skill taught today. (I do, We do) Teacher moved to the anticipatory set part of the lesson where she stated what they had done the previous day connecting it to the day’s lesson. The teacher then wrote a problem on the board and called on a student to answer. Some other students began to talk. Teacher said, “You…

Bridget Thomas is a young bubbly woman who enjoyed her time at the boys and girls club, and is more than happy to share her story and how she improved not only her life but the lives of others. Her determination to help others made her put aside other extracurricular activities for her commitment to the boys and girls club. Though she may not be the only one that felt the need to help, she is one that determined that the commitment she had was much more fulfilling than what she was doing…

I’ve written before about how I met my wife, Georgette. We met on August 4, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Midwest Federation Lebanese Convention. We were both 21 years old. I traveled to Indianapolis with a friend and when we walked into the hotel to check in, Georgette was walking through the lobby with her sister, Janet. My friend yelled out to them and introduced me to Georgette and her sister. We spent a few minutes talking to them and then checked into the hotel. I knew who…

to explain my idea using math words smoothly. On the contrary, I do not have a lot of problems to listen to my mentor and my lab mates. Whenever I am discussing with my mentor, I always make sure that I understand what he means first. He usually talks very fast, but he is willing to explain in detail…

“ I feel like anytime I come to you with anything you listen to me and talk to me about it, you elaborate on things instead of just blowing them off. “ I really feel heard by you and that you actually have a good conversation with me”. Nonverbal Communication I discovered from my mom that my facial expressions are very strong…

Amelia Earhart Specific purpose: To inform my SPC-112-W003 class on Amelia Earhart’s wonderful accomplishments and life events. Central idea: Amelia Earhart was more than just an aviator she was a record breaker who was full of courage. I. Introduction a. Attention-getter: Amelia purchased her first airplane within six months of having her first flying lesson, which is very unusual because people don’t purchase their first plane until they have completed their lessons. b. Credibility…