Thursday, February 19, 2009
Week 5 Discussion 1
Reading this discussion question, I have to resort back to my former mention of Barack Obama. He is a very influential and powerful speaker that represents the strongest of each of the mentioned characteristics credibility, attractiveness, and power. The ethos that is present in Obama's speaking ability is the foundation of these characteristics. His credibility has been built from the passion that is present with every reaction he imposes. There is an attractiveness that has developed due to his demeanor and emotion. Attrativeness in speech can also develop the ethos in speech. These three characteristics enhance an audience's emotional draw to a speaker, and therefore naturally further build their ethos.
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Hello Mind of Movement! With so many people in this course referring to Obama as a good speaker, do you think this has something to do with hope rather than reality? I am speaking in general terms of course, with the American population in mind. Why do you think so many people are drawn to Obama as a speaker? Is it his experience in politics? Is it his message of change? Is it how he transfers this message? Is his attractiveness based on his approval rating? Why factors, other than what you have mentioned here, do you think draw people to Obama?
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