Exploring the Persuasive Strategies in English Public Speaking
A Rhetorical Analysis of TEDx Talks
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https://doi.org/10.36755/IJLL.v4i1.47Keywords:
Linguistic Devices , Emotional Appeals, Action, Communication Skills, Monroe Motivational Sequence Model, Tedx Talks, Rhetorical Analysis, English Public Speaking, Persuasive StrategiesAbstract
This article explores the persuasive strategies employed in English public speaking by analyzing TEDx Talks through a rhetorical lens. The study focuses on identifying and examining the diverse techniques used by TEDx speakers to effectively persuade their audiences, with a particular emphasis on the Monroe Motivational Sequence Model. By integrating principles of rhetoric and persuasion, the research establishes a theoretical framework that systematically addresses the persuasive process.
A comprehensive sample of TEDx Talks delivered in English was selected for analysis. The study scrutinizes the structure of these talks, language choices, rhetorical devices, and delivery techniques to uncover the strategies utilized by the speakers. These strategies are then categorized and assessed based on their effectiveness in engaging and persuading the audience.
The findings reveal a predominant use of action-oriented approaches, emotional appeals, linguistic devices, and logical reasoning techniques. This research enhances the understanding of effective public speaking and rhetoric, offering valuable insights for speakers, educators, and researchers aiming to develop communication skills and design impactful presentations.
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