Introduction Having a polite tone when speaking is considered an unspoken societal expectation in order to function in today’s world. Everyday we initiate each conversation with a simple but polite greeting and end it with a mannerly farewell. Those who use polite speech say they...
Polite Speech?! Most conversations I have start with “Hey what’s up?” One time I forgot to ask someone what was up and the person on the other end of the conversation ended up getting quite upset at me. I find that more often than not...
Society functions because it operates according to its own internal rules, mores, customs, taboos, and traditions, and in order to participate in society, you generally must acquiesce to these often unspoken norms of conduct and discourse. One of the more benign of these norms is...
Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and grammar plays a crucial role in facilitating clear and meaningful communication. When it comes to spoken language, the use of proper grammar is imperative in ensuring that messages are conveyed accurately and comprehended as intended. This...
Introduction The 2016 U.S. presidential election was a historic event that captured the attention of the world. After a divisive and highly contested campaign, Hillary Clinton conceded the election to Donald Trump in a speech delivered on November 9th, 2016. The purpose of this analysis...
Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani activist for women’s education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. Her speech to the United Nations Youth Assembly on July 12, 2013, is a powerful call to action for education and activism. Yousafzai’s life and activism are integral to understanding...
Mark Antony is one of history’s most influential orators. His eulogy for Julius Caesar, delivered in the aftermath of his assassination, is a masterpiece of rhetoric. The speech takes place in a tense political climate, as the conspirators have just killed the beloved leader of...
Nelson Mandela, the former South African President and anti-apartheid activist, is known for his inspirational speeches that have touched the lives of countless people across the globe. Analyzing his speeches can provide insights into his leadership style and the values he stood for. This essay...
Barack Obama’s “A More Perfect Union” speech was delivered in 2008, during his presidential campaign. This speech was significant for many reasons, including its historical context, rhetorical strategies, and impact on American history. This essay will analyze the speech in detail, focusing on its historical...
Florence Kelley was a prominent social reformer and advocate for women’s rights in the early twentieth century. She is perhaps best remembered for her impassioned speeches against child labor, which were instrumental in the passage of laws restricting the employment of children in the United...
Introduction In November of 1095, Pope Urban II delivered a speech at the Council of Clermont that would have a profound impact on European history. This speech marked the beginning of the First Crusade, a series of military campaigns sanctioned by the Latin Church in...
What’s Fenno’s Paradox Anyway? So, back in 1978, this political scientist named Richard Fenno came up with something called Fenno’s Paradox. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher in U.S. politics. Basically, folks give Congress as a whole pretty low ratings, but at the same time,...
