Speeches of Commencement
Purpose: To examine the conventions of graduation speeches, so as to speak with greater creativity and effectiveness.
Instructions: Go on YouTube and watch the Harvard commencement speech given by Bill Gates. Answer the following questions on his speech.
1. How does begin his speech? How appropriate do you feel this approach is? Why?
2. What does Bill Gates do to connect with this audience?
3. How does Bill Gates go about trying to attempt to inspire his audience?
4. After watching the video, suggest an unconventional message that you would like to deliver for a graduation speech that would still be appropriate for this ceremonial occasion.
5. In your own words, explain why it might be difficult to speak with sincerity or originality during a ceremonial occasion.
Willy Ben Chen
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