Question

Does hearing a speech make it more or less compelling than reading the words? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

Your answer should address the following points:

While reading the speech, we do not have auditory clues such as stress patterns, changes in loudness or pitch, or the lengths of pauses between sentences.

While reading the speech, it is possible for a reader to lose track of the tone and miss the emphasis of the message. For example, in the speech from the video, Churchill raises his voice while speaking about Hitler to emphasize the horrors of the dictator’s tyranny. He uses pauses between sentences to give listeners time to recollect the devastation he refers to. Also, his tone indicates that he is speaking from the heart, which makes it easier for the listeners to connect with his feelings.

Reading the words of the speech can be helpful for readers who are not used to the speaker’s accent or his use of colloquial terms.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Yes
The ability to project yourself with your voice, can utilise tone, speed and sharpness to convey a certain feeling and impression
No
Words are read internally and can depend on the individual. Some may understand it to be dramatic and compelling however others may take it lightly.