Assignment task:
1. Select a Film:
- Choose a film that features strong examples of public speaking or significant communication scenes.?Examples include The King's Speech, 12 Angry Men, Erin Brockovouich, A Few Good Men, or The Great Debaters.
2. Watch the Film:
- Watch the selected film carefully, paying close attention to scenes that involve speeches, debates, or persuasive communication.
3. Write an Analysis Paper:
Write a 3-4-page analysis paper that includes the following sections Use section headings in your paper.
Introduction:
Provide a brief summary of the film, including the title, director, and main plot points.?Mention the specific scenes or speeches you will analyze.
Character Dialogue Analysis:
Discuss how the characters use dialogue to convey their messages. Analyze their choice of words, tone, and delivery style.
Highlight any particularly powerful or persuasive lines and explain why they are effective.
Persuasive Strategies and ?Rhetorical Devices:
Identify and analyze the use of persuasive strategies (ethos, pathos, logos) in the film.
Point out any rhetorical devices (metaphors, analogies, repetition, etc.) used by the characters to enhance their communication.
Effectiveness of Communication:
Evaluate the effectiveness of the characters'?communication techniques.?Consider the impact of their speeches or dialogue on the audience within the film and on you as a viewer.
Discuss any non-verbal communication elements such as body language, facial expressions, and gestures.
Conclusion:
Summarize your main findings and provide your overall assessment of the communication techniques depicted in the film.
Reflect on how this analysis has enhanced your understanding of public speaking and communication.