What Is The Theme Of Autism By Joshua Bennett

Junior Progress Assessment #2 Autism is a neurological condition that causes those diagnosed with it to think, communicate, and act differently. Societal norms have convinced the world that autism is something that people struggle with, rather than something that accentuates the creative mind. Society has tried to make people with autism fit into the standardized mold that is normalcy; which will never be successful because autism is something that should be celebrated rather than hidden. Many have tried to articulate this sentiment through speeches, poetry, presentations, etc. but only some have had their truly meaningful message shine bright under the light of rhetoric. One of the most successful people in articulating this sentiment is

One important element of visual rhetoric is the way in which the speaker presents themselves. During his presentation, Bennett appears to be wearing relaxed business attire, which shows that he is professional and prepared for the occasion. When reciting his poem, Bennett is standing on a stage in front of an audience with a blue light surrounding him. Bennett’s presence on a stage helps make his poem feel more powerful, and the blue light as well as the lightly-casted shadows help accentuate the mood of the poem. Bennett uses his hands to express his intense emotions while additionally using his facial expressions to further exhibit how he feels. Finally, the way the presentation is filmed adds to the message because its steadiness allows the viewer to more clearly visualize Bennett’s facial and hand expressions which helps the viewer further conceptualize what the feeling of the poem should

Tone is what makes or breaks someone’s stage presence, and Bennett’s tone helps emphasize his message about society’s relationship with autism. Bennett’s tone sounds distressed and urgent as if he is trying to convey to the audience that this message is not something that should be ignored. Similarly, his rhythm is similar to that of slam poetry, which means that it is consistent, but he pauses at certain time intervals to make for a hard-hitting poem. Bennett’s emphasis on certain words at the end of his sentences as well as his high volume also makes for a powerful poem. Overall, Bennett’s delivery is perfect in every way possible, with none of the elements listed detracting from his message about autism and society. In fact, Bennett’s delivery is powerful enough to evoke a response from the crowd, with people cheering, clapping, and even replying to what he recites. Although the audience is not only being affected by Bennett, Bennett is being affected by the audience. With an audience present, Bennett seems to be motivated to put on his best performance of his astounding poem which allows him to develop more passion during his presentation. This motivation is evident throughout reciting his poem because as he continues to present, he becomes more filled with emotion and passion, especially after the audience