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Describing an outstanding person
A guide for speaking and writingDeveloped by Alina Dashkevich
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The rhetorical structure
What to include in each paragraph?
Introduction Body Conclusion
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Introduction: how to start?
Do NOT state the name of the person you are going to write about from the very beginning. • Instead, build suspense. Start by mentioning one of the
most well-known achievements of this person and pose a question to the audience/reader (The person who has given the world the most emotionally-charged characters such as Ron, Hermione and Harry, needs no introduction./ I will talk about a person who has turned the world of education on its head./Who doesn’t know and love a talking duck named Donald, an adventurous mouse, and the man behind these characters?). You can also start with a famous quote by this person.
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Body: what to include?
Reasons for choosing this person
• (What is so remarkable about them? What makes the different?)
What do you expect your audience to know/feel/understand after your speech? • ( I hope you will learn a few things about Steve
Jobs/Oprah that you didn’t know before./ I hope you will see why I feel that this person is one of the most outstanding singers of all time.)
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What else to include?
Background information, biography
• The story of success, trials and tribulations that this person had to overcome on their way
Characterize their art/work
• What is so special about their talent? What do they do? What makes their work stand out among the rest? Do they have a particular peculiar style?
What and who are their greatest influences / sources of inspiration?
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And some more …
Throw in some funny or peculiar tidbits and trivia facts about them
• (And were you aware that she has at least thirteen tattoos/ likes pickled onions?)
How did they influence the society?
What is the scope of their influence?
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Conclusion
Refer back to the speech and wrap it up:
• what do you want your audience to remember? What is the take-home message of your speech? How do you want your audience to feel about the person you have chosen?
Look to the future: • mention some future plans of that person.
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You can also:
End with a meaningful quotation by that person.
End with a question.
End with a reference to a meaningful event from that person’s life and the
lesson we can all learn from it.
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I hope you will learn a few things about…
I am sure this artist needs no introduction.
To say that this artist has changed the
world of music/paining/cinema
is to say nothing.
To say that this is a great artist is a gross
understatement.
Maybe you are wondering why I have
chose this person.
Well, I am sure you are all familiar with…
Introduction
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And were you aware
that… ?
Did you know … ?
I am sure you will
agree that…
Perhaps you are aware
that…
You might not know
that…
You won’t be surprised to
hear…
That brings us to …
Body
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Let me just finish by saying…
There is so much more I could tell you, but…
In a nutshell, it is easy to see why ____ is
considered to be one of the most outstanding
singers/dancers/leaders.
I want to leave you with a thought that…
Conclusion
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Words and expressions
• Like a lot of great innovators, s/he didn’t set out to change the world.
• S/he has turned the world of education on its head.
• To show terrific promise• S/he is a true education pioneer.• S/he started by creating cartoon characters,
but her/his impact on _______ might truly be incalculable.
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Words and expressions
• S/he presides over her/his company/network• What I love about him/her is that _____• S/he has not bought into the Hollywood
myth. • Few singers/actors/writer have gotten
attention/respect/admiration of the same magnitude.
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Words and expressions
• S/he has used her/his extraordinary talent to ….
• His/her talents were put to use to …• S/he worked tirelessly to …• Her/his _____ has earned him a world-
wide renown and respect. • Genuine ambition • S/he is one of the world’s most admired
and respected people.
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Words and expressions
• S/he has handed down plenty of lessons over the years.
• S/he reminds us that life is not only about the value you see. It’s about the values you stand for.
• Her/his life tells a story of a personal and professional excellence.
• S/he is a soul-stirring singer/writer/etc.• S/he affords me great hope for the future.
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Describing a famous person
• In groups of two or three quickly read a short description of one of the TIME 100 People of the year 2012 and 2011.
• Share your description with other teams.
*(See TIME 100 http://time100.time.com/2013/04/18/time-100/slide/all/)
Note: Draw attention to the words and expressions used to describe the person and to engage the audience
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Create a speech outline
• http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805/videos
Watch the following video and create a catching introduction and a well-rounded conclusion. For the body, write only a short outline.
For each part of your speech indicate the phrases that you can use to make your speech cohesive and to keep the attention of your audience.
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Try it outIn groups of three prepare a presentation on one of the two topics. Use the language and techniques to engage your audience and to make the speech cohesive.
Topic 1:
•A successful music star•The importance of musical talent•The importance of other issues like fashion, personality, private life and work for good causes
Topic 2:
•A person who has inspired you•The importance of luck in her/his story•What other people can learn from this story.
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• Developed by Alina Dashkevich