The purpose of this essay is to analyze how TED speakers construct their arguments
Analyze arguments
Write criticality about arguments
integrate quotes from sources
TASK: Watch Teo Ted talks on same topic. Write essay comparing and analyzing the two Talks, focusing on how they use facts, how the speakers establish credibility, and how they engage the audience.
BODY 1: what is the main idea of the first talk how does the speaker use logos to support it? Use quote to prove an example of the speaker using factual info./ are there any logical flaws or key info that seems left out?
BODY 2: what is the main idea of the second talk? How does the speaker use logos to support it? Use a quote to prove an example of the speaker using factual info? Are there any logical flaws or key info that seems left out? Over all, how well do the facts support the arguments? How convincing are they
BODY 3: how credible or trustworthy is the fist speaker? How do you know? What do they do to establish this with the audience?
BODY 4: how credible or trustworthy is the second speaker how do you know? What do they do to establish this with the audience?
BODY 5: what does the fist speaker do to appeal to the audience emotion?
How does the speaker keep audience engaged
How does their physical appearance or presentation affect audience engagement
BODY 6: what does the second speaker do to appeal to the audience emotion
How does the speaker keep the audience engaged
How does their physical appearance or presentation affect audience engagement
CONCLUSION: Overall, which was the strongest? What did you learn about argument and persuasion for evaluating these talks?
SOURCE 1 Claudia Aguirre: What would happen if you didn’t sleep? | TED Talk
SOURCE 2 Dan Kwartler: What causes insomnia? | TED Talk
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