Category: Public Speaking Techniques

  • Blog #7: Joe Biden’s 2020 Election Victory Speech

    Olivia Lam

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    Credits: Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AfNYztas2c In light of the recent election, we will analyze Joe Biden’s victory speech from the 2020 election. Most politicans will give victory and concession speeches depending on the result of the election.  Joe Biden is currently the President of the United States. He is a member of… Read more

  • Blog #6: Democratic National Convention Speeches

    Olivia Lam

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    Credits: Andrew Harnik/Getty Image Click on each speakers name to get the Links to Videos One of the most important aspects of being a successful politician is delivering effective speeches. Many politicians gathered for the Democratic National Convention which is a time for democratic politicians and voters to unify their goals and provide support for… Read more

  • Blog #5: Ramaswamy debates Christie in the Fourth Republican Debate

    David Lee

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    Credits: NBC News Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Whtw3qKQnQ Throughout the Fourth Republican Primaries Debate, there were multiple instances of the Republican candidates directly verbally attacking other candidates on stage. A prime example was when Chris Christie began trading insults with Vivek Ramaswamy while discussing their opinions on Nikki Haley.  The reason Ramaswamy was targeting Nikki Haley… Read more

  • Blog #4: Obama’s Speech at Brandenburg Gate Analysis

    David Lee

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    Source: Deutsche Welle In his speech at Brandenburg Gate, Obama’s appeals to the audience’s ethos and pathos to strengthen his message and purpose. When delivering a speech it is critical to show the audience that you are a “qualified” speaker, someone who can be trusted as a leader and listened to. One of the main… Read more

  • Blog #3: Admiral William H. McRaven’s Commencement Address

    David Lee

    Link to the Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaQZFhrW0fU&ab_channel=TheUniversityofTexasatAustin Credit: Inc. Magazine Admiral William H. McRaven’s commencement address to the Class of 2014 from the University of Texas is a great example of a speech that connects with multiple different people across America. The way Admiral McRaven structures his speech, portrays an aura of sincerity through his body language,… Read more

  • Blog #2: Obama Inauguration Speech

    David Lee

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    The speech can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy5R7qhphGI&ab_channel=WashingtonPost Credit: MPR News Barack Obama is known to be an extremely talented public speaker, seen clearly in his Inauguration Speech in 2009. There are a number of specific ways Obama crafts his speech and delivers it that makes it extremely memorable and powerful.  The first key thing to… Read more

  • Blog #1: 2023 Republican Primary Debate Analysis

    David Lee

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    Link to Debate: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6335464873112 One of the most important things while giving public speeches to a large audience is your body language, facial expressions, and voice modulation. A great example of these different speaking techniques being put to use is in the 2023 Republican primary debate, where 8 different Republican candidates running for president faced… Read more