Speech Outline

Ethos

            This speech is entirely about me, which I believe gives me the credibility to give the speech. Being a student gives me the credibility in explaining how student life is. Even though not every student has the same life style, again I’m only giving MY student experience.

            Last semester I found myself not preparing enough before hand, and not knowing enough about my topic (except this time it’s about me). I tend to have awkward pauses from not knowing what to say, which is similar to my last weakness. Since I’m ahead of the game I can start studying and have enough sleep to be awake enough in class when giving the speech. Forgot to mention I drink a lot of coffee due to my deprivation of sleep (Can’t help but to stay up and watch How I Met Your Mother). I’ve told myself to never drink coffee before speeches, because I have nervous twitches and speak 100 miles an hour.

Pathos

The only emotional connection I found relevant to my speech was my hook. It always seemed every little kid wanted to play for an NFL, NBA, or MLB team. Starting off with this introduction may bring forward the memories of the audience’s child hood dreams, which I’m hoping will gain a sentimental feeling from each individual. If the audience seemed to have no memories of a dream as a professional athlete there will be no connection to them and my speech. Without a connection there is no need for the audience to listen to my speech, which would mean I’m giving a meaningless speech (but still hoping for a great grade).

Logos

I.               Introduction:

“Do you remember being a child and telling everyone you were going to be a professional athlete?” My dream was to be the quarterback for the St. Louis Rams. But, if that were true I wouldn’t be here speaking to you. So now I find myself furthering my education at the University of Kentucky, which I’m sure we’re all here for. If you’re only here for the experience I hope the debt is worth it. But, other than the experience being a student isn’t a walk in the park. Everyday I either dragging myself to class or in the dark corner of the library by myself doing homework. I’m not only referring about the 5 day week either, this is a 7 day planner for me.

II.             Body: connection- Hard working individuals

1. Career

a. Everyday either in class or the library (+imagery)

-(more about how working hard will help me accomplish)

2. Family

a. 3 siblings supported by just my mother

b. Even when I was little my mother would drop my brother and I off at the babysitters to go work her 2^nd job.

-(look for exact instance)

3. Entertainment

      a. Sports; football, baseball, basketball, bowling, and   softball

-(make more social)

III.       Conclusion (expansion):

Not everyone gets the chance to become a professional athlete or even better further his or her education.

Last Line: “But I still think, how much easier would life be if I just became the St. Louis Rams Quarterback?” 

Favorite Speech

Logos: Leonidas’ main point for fighting isn’t to win the battle or war, but to have their names remembered. He states that they are clearly outnumbered by the Persians. He states the Spartan law, “no retreat, and no surrender.” So none of the warriors are curious he even adds that they will die, but he adds on that their death isn’t taken for granted but for “an age of freedom”.

Ethos: Leonidas is a King, respected by every Spartan warrior. But, he also fights beside the Spartans as a warrior. He has the upmost respect from every Spartan; every warrior would risk their life for him, and he would do the same.

Pathos: Leonidas begins with an extract of Spartans law, “no retreat, and no surrender, that is Spartan law.” He changes tone when saying fight or Spartans, from die. Leonidas speaks directly to his warriors when referring to “Spartans”. The warriors themselves feel directly impacted by Leonidas’ speech. “A new age has begun, an age of freedom, and all will know that 300 Spartans gave their last breath to defend it!” After this quote from Leonidas the warriors respond with their chant acknowledging their acceptance to fight alongside Leonidas. 

The Backpack Revealed!

Kevin Durant answers the question every fan wants to know!

Wesley Morris Argument

 Kevin Durant Going Back to School?

Ever since I can remember professional athletes have never came “dressed up” for the occasion of a conference. But, lately the National Basketball Association (NBA) has been through a change. Athletes; Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Amar’e Stoudemire, Kevin Durant, even Blake Griffin are changing the face of the “black athlete”. Wesley Morris’s gives different arguments. Morris explains how this change in the clothing of these NBA athletes creates a lot of controversy. From 1980-2000 this type of clothing; long sleeved shirts buttoned up to the neck, backpacks strapped tightly, large square framed glasses (which only Stoudemire has a prescription for), bow ties, and even cardigans were clothes the stereotypical “nerd” would wear. But, this wasn’t the only thought; anyone caught wearing this clothing was a potential target for bullies. Even today there are many issues with bullying, even escalating to committed suicides. Morris only hits the racial aspect behind this diversification between the black and white person. But, I believe this revision in the clothes these athletes wear strongly changes children’s lives. The once called “nerd” now just seems to have been ahead of his time in apparel for the last 30 years. This makes me think this movement in the NBA could be potentially targeting bullying in schools, and possibly a way to stop bullying. But, still I completely agree with Morris’s argument, because his evidence is valid. Many shows during the 3 decades that dealt different race actors would have similar stories; the race was inferior to the dominant race (being the white race). My favorite example is the Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air; Will Smith played a role that is a great example behind Morris’s argument. The series is all about this transformation Smith makes from a poor household in West Philadelphia to the very wealthy Bel Air mansion. Once again Smith plays the role of a stereotypical black man. Smith is poor, dresses with very large clothing, and accessories of flat bills and large watches. Morris again is very accurate when he explains how Smith makes fun of Carlton, Philip, Ashley, Hilary, and Geoffrey. Without focusing on the race Smith should be the one who is being laughed at. He is poor, lacks education, and dresses very “street” like. After researching more into Morris’s argument I even found Chris Paul is a big part of this change in apparel. State Farm has been using Lebron James and Chris Paul for advertisements. 

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