What makes a great speech? - for iPod/iPhone
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 11 years ago - ★★★ - 7 ratingsThroughout history great orators have been able to capture a shift in the zeitgeist, and tap into an audience’s emotions. Speeches by John. F. Kennedy and Winston Churchill are considered among the greatest speeches of all time; but what made their speeches greater than the sum of their parts - and how did their structure and delivery manage to strike a chord that continues to resonate with people today? With contributions from Tony Blair’s ex speech writer Simon Lancaster and Tom Clark Editor of historic 20th Century speeches, this audio collection explores the methods and techniques used in great speeches that have allowed them to stand the test of time.
This material forms part of The Open University course A150 Voices and Texts
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Episodes
Rhetoric
August 16, 2013 14:33 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBSimon Lancaster and Tom Clark touch upon the history of speeches
Transcript -- Rhetoric
August 16, 2013 14:33 - 23.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Simon Lancaster and Tom Clark touch upon the history of speeches
Transcript -- Historical context
August 16, 2013 14:32 - 22 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Capturing a moment in history
Metaphor and contrast
August 16, 2013 14:32 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBTechniques used to enhance a speech
Transcript -- Metaphor and contrast
August 16, 2013 14:32 - 24 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Techniques used to enhance a speech
Transcript -- Flattery and Empathy
August 16, 2013 14:32 - 22.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Techniques to engage an audience
Emotional connection
August 16, 2013 14:31 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBEstablishing on an emotional connection
Transcript -- Emotional connection
August 16, 2013 14:31 - 22.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Establishing on an emotional connection