On line Task 4

1. Think of at least 3 benefits of using speeches by famous figures, in the classroom.

    i) speeches by famous figure can be a source of inspiration for students as such like speeches are always

       encouraging and motivating.

    ii) speeches by famous figures are error free because there will be editors and prove readers before the

        speech is delivered. So, it is a reliable material to be used in the classroom.

    iii) speeches by famous figure can arouse students' interest to analyze it rather than the speeches by

         ordinary people. 


 2. Go to www.youtube.com and find the audio-visual on the speech. In not less than 50 words, state would the audio-visual be of any use in helping understand the speech better? State your reasons.
     The Audio-visual on the speech will definitely help students understand the speech better. The reason for me saying this is because listening together will viewing will make students understand any subject matter in a better way. For example, if given a choice between listening to radio or watching a television on the same programme, I'm very sure most of us will choose watching television. This is due to the visual or images in it. therefore the audio-visual speech can able to convey the message or impart information more clearer. 

3. Who is Martin Luther King?

    Martin Luther King was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African-American        Civil  Movement. He was the non-violent follower of  Mohandas Karamchand Ghandi. He became a civil      rights activist early in career. He led the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott  and helped found the Southern

     Christian Leadership conference in 1957, serving as its first president. King's efforts led to the 1963        

     March on Washington, where he delivered his "I have a dream" speech. He was known as one of the

     greatest orator in American history.

4. Based on the questions below, analyze the features of the given written speech:

a. What is the purpose of the speech?

    The main purpose for the I have a dream speech was to give a message of hope to African Americans, 

    reminding them of a time for freedom from oppression, emancipation from slavery and rights to live their

    dreams as Americans. 

    right to vote and being voted

    right to expression
    right to best education, health care, social amenities 

    political and social equality

    right to fair treatment

    right to live- life as an African American

b. What is the tone of the speech?

    King used repetitive tone in an appealing way in his speech.     

c. What interesting major feature(s) can you see from the speech? (i.e.Repetition of phrases, emphasis on certain things said etc)

    Some interesting features in the speech are, 

    i)  repetition of words- anaphora

   ii)  quotation or allusions

  iii)  the use of metaphors to highlight contrasting concept

  

d. Any interesting facts that you can gather based on the background of the speech?

    The use of repetition words and phrases( anaphora) such as 'I have a dream', 'with this faith'  and 'let 
     freedom ring'. 



5. Suggest a while-reading activity that can be derived from this particular speech.  
    Substitute the anaphora in the speech with any other synonym words or phrases.