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Classical and Modern Approaches

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

·       Competency 2: Distinguish between classical and modern audience-centered approaches to public speaking.

§  Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology of speech studies through examples and definitions.

§  Analyze the applicability of the concepts to classical and modern speech.

§  Demonstrate an understanding of when and how to use transactional, hypodermic, and audience-centered approaches.

§  Explain how ethos, pathos, and logos are used in developing speeches and their importance in an effective speech.

§  Explain how situation, purpose, and audience are used in developing speeches and their importance in an effective speech.

·       Competency 5: Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.

§  Write coherently to support a central idea in appropriate format, with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Write a 3 page essay explaining how classical and modern audience-centered approaches affect public speaking. Compare and contrast classical and modern approaches.

Be sure to include these terms in your essay:

·       Ethos.

·       Logos.

·       Pathos.

·       Transactional.

·       Hypodermic.

·       Audience-centered.

·       Situation.

·       Purpose.

·       Audience.