In addition to her established situated ethos, Winfrey used rhetorical devices such as enargia, anaphora, polysyndeton, and kairos to create invented ethos that allowed her to deliver a compelling, memorable speech that sent an extremely influential message: the time is up for ignoring prob- lems, and the time has come …
Beside this, how can I talk like Oprah?
Likewise, people ask, what are rhetorical devices?
In rhetoric, a rhetorical device, persuasive device, or stylistic device is a technique that an author or speaker uses to convey to the listener or reader a meaning with the goal of persuading them towards considering a topic from a perspective, using language designed to encourage or provoke an emotional display of a …
What did Oprah do to connect with and make the speech relevant to the audience?
Oprah invested the effort to memorize her talk so she could connect with her audience and speak from the heart instead of being “in her head” reading a transcript (verbatim) from a teleprompter.
What is the main idea of Oprah’s speech?
Oprah’s powerful message against oppression, injustice and the abuse of power is simple, easy to remember and very effective. Emphasizing (and repeating) the key message of her speech by delivering just four words is a technique that truly resonated with her audience as they rose to their feet and began to applaud.
What makes Oprah an effective speaker?
Inspiration. By discussing a revelation or an improvement she has made to her own life, Winfrey encourages others to do the same. She doesn’t ask for anything. By following her example of ‘giving back’, this speaker is inspirational and helps to make changes to her audience’s lives.