please watch Admiral William McRaven’s speech on changing the world:

While watching, try to answer the following questions:

·       What literary devices did the speaker use in elaborating on his main points?

·       How does the speaker’s personal qualities (voice modulation, intonation, credibility, etc.) influence the effectiveness of his speech?

·       Was the speech successful in motivating you to change the world?

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On February 9, 2020, American actor Joaquin Phoenix won the Oscar for best actor for his performance in “Joker.” Please watch his full acceptance speech here and answer the questions that follow:

1.    What are the public concerns that Joaquin addressed in his speech?

2.    What persuasive strategies did he use to influence his audience?

3.    Who were his audience members?

4.    What was the occasion?

5.    Which aspect of a problematic situation did he aim to transform?

6.    What new forms of thought and action did he suggest in order to affect change?

7.    In what way did he liberate you of your own sentiments?

8.    Do you think he was successful in reaching his audience and calling them to action?