Comparative or Superlative Speech (AutoRecovered)
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Lennox High School - 01**We aren't endorsed by this school
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ENGLISH 202
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Communications
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Dec 18, 2024
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Comparative-Superlative speech-In this next full speech, you will be making an argument for the class about why “something” is better than “another thing” or why “something” is the best “thing.”Examples of speech topics-ComparativeSuperlativeThe Twins are better than the White SoxThe Twins are the best team in the ALEnglish is better than mathMath is the best subject matterMountain Dew is better than CokeWater is the best thing to drinkFord is better than ChevyChevy is the best car companyThe books are better than the moviesSpiderman is the best movie characterXbox is better than PlaystationThe Switch is the best gaming systemGo ahead and write down what your topic will be for the speech. This will be the claim for the speech.Movies are better than books Once you have the claim, you need to come up with three warrants that support that idea (remember that a warrant is an opinion statement that supports the claim). These will serve as the main points in your speech.1.Time Efficiency2.Easier to Follow3.More Exciting and EngagingNow that you have your warrants, you will need to find two pieces of backing/data that supports each different warrant (that is a total of 6 pieces of backing/data). Include at least two sourcesto build up your ethos. More sources is better!(THIS PORTION IS ON THE BACK)
Facts (backing/data)1.Research published in the Journal of Educational Psychologyfound that visual media (including movies) significantly enhance comprehension and retention, especially for those who struggle with dense or complex text. This study supports the idea that visual aids in movies make it easierto understand and follow the story.2.A Nielsen study found that 80% of consumers retain information from video content more effectively than from written text. The use of visual storytelling in films makes it easier for viewers to remember characters, settings, and plot points, whereas books require more active mental effort.3.A 2019 study in the American Journal of Psychologyfound that movies create stronger emotional reactions in viewers compared to books. The sensory experience of films, including music, visual effects, and action, leads to heightened emotional engagement, which books struggle to replicate with written descriptions alone.4.According to a Pew Research Center survey, 64% of U.S. adults prefer watching movies over reading books for entertainment due to movies' ability to deliver fast-paced, dynamic storytelling that is more exciting and engaging compared to the slower, more deliberate pace of reading.5.A study by the National Endowment for the Artshighlighted that the average American spends approximately 16 minutes a day reading for pleasure, compared to about 2.5 hours a day watching television or digital media. The report suggests that movies are a quicker and more time-efficient way for individuals to consume stories compared to books, which require a significantly larger time commitment, especially for novels or long-form texts 6.A report by the Pew Research Centerfound that 73% of American adults watch movies or TV shows regularly, with the average person spending about 2.8 hours per day watching television or streaming content. In contrast, reading books takes significantly more time. A typical movie runs between 90 to 180 minutes, whereas an average book may take anywhere from several hours to multiple days to finish, depending on the length and complexity. The ease and speed of finishing a movie make it a more time-efficient option for entertainment.