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Orator Reason For Their Success
Orator Reason For Their Success
Abraham Lincoln His arguments contained clear logic.
His mannerisms and gestures were natural.
He spoke with passion.
Winston Churchill He stuttered, so he planned his speeches well in advance and
rehearsed them many times.
He thoroughly researched his topics so he would be prepared to
answer any questions that were raised.
John F. Kennedy He spent much time studying other great orators.
He used rhetorical tools such as contrasts, alliteration, and imagery.
Nelson Mandela He took the time to understand each audience and tailor each
speech to them.
While slightly different, every speech carried the same message.
Martin Luther King, Jr. His speeches started slow increased in speed and volume to build
excitement.
He used repetition to help audiences follow along.
He practiced parts of his speeches in smaller venues before
delivering the big speech.
Ronald Reagan He had a great sense of humor and made audiences laugh.
He knew how to gain an audience’s trust and identify with them.
Barack Obama He uses parallel construction, which gives his speeches very
compelling rhythms and cadences.
He uses controlled movements to portray confidence.