Starter quiz
- In which sentence is there a subordinate clause?
- It's now or never.
- Don't you want to be the voice for change?
- It's time to take a stand.
- I urge all of you, men and women, to come together to take a stand. ✓
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- Which word can be described as 'to command respect or seem knowledgeable'?
- motivational
- authoritative ✓
- aggressive
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- Which of these is an imperative sentence?
- Only 30 percent of her audience were male.
- I believe that we can all work towards the same goal.
- Take action now. ✓
- When are you going to acknowledge the problem?
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- Which of these words are modal verbs?
- must ✓
- might ✓
- could ✓
- and
- they
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- Which of the following sentences is an example of a compound sentence created by using a conjunction?
- The time to act is now, or our children will suffer. ✓
- The time is now.
- 15.5 millions girls will no longer have access to education.
- Investing in education, which opens doors to opportunity, is crucial for all.
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- In a compound sentence, a conjunction is used to:
- combine two dependent clauses.
- separate independent clauses. ✓
- introduce a subordinate clause.
- modify a verb.
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Exit quiz
- Which word beginning with 'f' refers to the type or style of a text e.g speech or letter?
- 'form' ✓
- Which definition best describes the word advocacy?
- to inspire or stimulate change
- treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities and rights
- speaking up or supporting a cause, idea or group of people to bring about change ✓
- the belief in the social, political, and economic equality of all genders
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- Which of these words best describes Watson's use of tone in her 'HeForShe' speech?
- confrontational
- motivating ✓
- angry
- sarcarstic
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- Which of these quotes best demonstrates Watson challenging gender stereotypes in her 'HeForShe' speech?
- “Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive." ✓
- “When at 14 I started being sexualized by certain elements of the press.”
- “Gender equality is your issue too.”
- "Why is the word such an uncomfortable one?"
- "Both men and women should feel free to be strong.” ✓
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- Which of these quotes from Watson's 'HeForShe' speech uses a personal pronoun to create a personal and inclusive tone and give a sense of collective responsibility?
- “We want to end gender inequality” ✓
- “When at 14 I started being sexualized by certain elements of the press.”
- “15.5 million girls will be married in the next 16 years as children.”
- “If not now, when?”
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- Which sentence best explains Watson's use of rhetorical questions in her "HeForShe" speech?
- They are used to confuse the reader.
- They provoke thought and create a call to action. ✓
- They are used to give credible evidence in the form of numbers.
- They reveal Watson's personal experiences.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Emma Watson adapts her tone and language to suit the audience and purpose of her speech.
- Watson’s speech emphasises men’s involvement, challenges gender stereotypes and critiques social perception of feminism.
- The speech uses a range of well chosen rhetorical devices for effect.
- Rhetorical devices should be used to engage the audience and help achieve the purpose of the speech.
Common misconception
A persuasive speech needs to be angry and aggressive.
What is Watson's tone? How does she motivate and persuade her audience without being confrontational? You don't want to alienate any audience members.
Keywords
Galvanise - to inspire or stimulate change
Equality - treating everyone fairly and giving them the same opportunities, rights, and respect
Advocacy - speaking up or supporting a cause, idea or group of people to bring about change
Feminsim - the belief in and advocacy for the social, political, and economic equality of all genders
Form - in this context refers to the type of text e.g speech or article
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