During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die. We shall go on to the end, we shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender, […]. Martin Luther King, Jr. John F. Kennedy Speech topics Go through the quotations again and discuss the topics these speakers are referring to. Use the word bank if necessary. • Describe their main concern. • Give reasons why they might have given that speech. • Comment on the purpose of their speech. 2 Word bank freedom of the individual • business • civil liberties • fair trade • the future • development • courage • determination • message • to convey a message • to address an audience • to appeal to • to protest against • to set targets W Anita Roddick 101 Goals • Discuss examples of great speeches. • Listen for details and take notes. • Analyse the characteristics of a great speech. • Examine rhetorical strategies. • Research and present information on cultural issues. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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