Finalized Speech Outline

LizzyRCL

Introduction:

 

  1. Hook –
    1. When you look at this image of a child, what comes to mind? Probably thoughts of Innocence? Purity?
    2. Now, how about this image? Probably doesn’t remind you of the incorrupt childhood you envisioned of the first one….
  2. Thesis –
  1. In this speech, I am going to explore society’s influence on our children by examining Erik Ravelo’s artwork called The Untouchables. Through his work, Ravelo was able to start a conversation about where our youth in society is headed.

 

Body:

 

  1. Artifact Background –
    1. Addresses 
      1. pedophilia in the Vatican
      2. sexual child abuse and tourism in Thialand
      3. war in Syria
      4. trafficking of children’s organs on the black market
      5. the death of children by guns in the U.S.
      6. threat of nuclear war 
      7. obesity fueled by big fast food companies
    2. Effect on audience → speaks to societies influence on the demoralization of our youth
  2. Rhetorical Situation –
    1. Message = children deserve the right to a happy and healthy childhood
    2. Audience = adults → makes adults scared as to how we deal with children; it is not easy when you are attacked by your behavior as an adult
    3. Purpose = to make those who have power in society (adults) realize we sacrifice our youth to the corruptness of the world
  3. Common Places –
    1. Crucifix = staple in many cultures and religions 
      1. Crucifixions are associated with “criminals”
      2. Jesus was crucified as a sacrifice for humankind
      3. Children shouldn’t bare the weight of adults corruption
      4. Do we sacrifice our youth for a sinnful society?

 

Conclusion:

 

  1. Work was created to exemplify the corruption of our youth.
  2. Rhetorical Situation – creates a discomfort within the audience in order for observers to understand the immoral situation society puts children in. 
  3. Common Place – crucifix portrays youths childhood as a sacrifice.
  4. Calls us to civic duty – what can we do so children will not be exposed to society made horrors?

 

4 thoughts on “Finalized Speech Outline”

  1. I really liked that you chose this artifact to give your speech on! It’s super interesting and super eye-opening! Your analysis and outline as put forth here holds true and flows well. I can’t wait to hear your speech!

  2. Your examination and explanation of the symbolism behind the crucifix was very enlightening and effective. I can envision a lot of emphasis with your delivery which will add an element of urgency to the issue. Good work.

  3. The outline is detailed enough to be a proper outline. I want to hear more about what the picture is addressing, maybe some more detailed facts about the issues. I’m looking forward to hearing your speech!

  4. 1. Erik Ravelo’s artwork illustrates the modern corruptions of today’s youth; people associate children with innocence but they are involved in significant, traumatic events and the artwork seeks to bring awareness to these issues.

    2. Describes the impact of society on modern-day youth; artwork is intended to bring awareness to the corruption behind the exploitation of youth. The thesis/introduction are great — I would add the specific rhetorical devices that you plan on using in the speech in your thesis/intro (I.e. it seems like you want to use pathos, so I would mention it in the introduction.)

    3. There are no warning flags; the outline strays away from clichés and generalizations.

    4. Strong — Rhetorical Situation – creates a discomfort within the audience in order for observers to understand the immoral situation society puts children in. (Statement makes audience aware of the situation’s magnitude and clearly states the artist’s intentions; makes the audience uncomfortable because it is presented to them in a very drastic way.)
    Weak — Purpose = to make those who have power in society (adults) realize we sacrifice our youth to the corruptness of the world (I chose this one because I don’t know that most adults have the power to abolish the corruptness/many adults do not actively sacrifice youth specifically (I.e. fast food chains do not target children specifically, therefore they are not directly contributing to childhood obesity.))

    5. The organiziation is great but perhaps the common places could be weaved into the argument or placed elsewhere; it seems a little awkward to mention them at the end, but you may be able to make it work.
    6. The argument is very intriguing; I would be interested in reading/learning more about the various ways that society has impacted and corrupted today’s youth. Well done!

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