Comparative Commentary Between My Speech and Story Based on the Theme
of Violence
The speech and literary pieces I have written use both similar and
different techniques in order to create the particular effects
intended on their target audiences. In terms of context, both pieces
are aimed at an audience better suited as adults for their own
distinct reasons and also due to the extensive range of lexis
available; meaning that I could vary the diction included to produce
effective and interesting pieces of work using as many techniques as
possible. Their purposes very much reflect the intended readership in
that, as the literary piece acts as entertainment (mocking and
reflecting upon how we exaggerate our inhibitions by demonstrating a
woman's increasing sense of paranoia) it would be best interpreted by
women who would acquire a certain understanding of the narrative. The
speech's purpose however, is to create awareness and generate action
toward the prevention of child abuse, therefore an appropriate
audience would be parents and those familiar with the value of
parenthood. Whereas the story refers to its character in the third
person ('she'), or through the use of her name, Rachel (proper noun)
to describe her feelings; the speech uses pronouns throughout to
address the audience and promote a sense of a family or team about
them. This encourages duty 'as parents' to act through the continuous
and inclusive use of the word 'we'; and persuasion is strengthened by
the sense of power and influence that the audience acquire through
verbs ('we cannot allow', 'guarding tomorrow's young people'), ...
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three-part listing brings shocking and unbearable thoughts to mind,
and the belief that the audience can aid the deterrence of this leaves
a lasting impression. The final paragraph is used to reassure the
audience and promise a successful future ('and though stormy weather
will try to hold us back, a clear future…is waiting ahead'), adding
support and encouragement also.
The story seemed to lack in its professionalism and effectiveness
compared to the speech, the methods available weren't used to the best
of their potential and there are many improvements that could be made
to rectify this. The speech uses many more literary techniques in
order to produce an effective piece of writing that can encourage its
audience to act against child abuse, and I feel it does this in a
persuasive and passionate manner.
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This is a closing remark to the story and it is optional. It consists of moral lesson, advice or teaching from the writer.