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    Jonathan did not properly prepare for his speech. Instead of going to the library to find supporting evidence, he went to parties and movies. Two days before his speech, he decides to just write something quickly using flowery language rather than meaningful content. It is unethical to use colorful language without substance, as it will confuse the audience rather than inform them. Strong arguments should not be replaced with fancy words alone. As a friend, one would explain to Jonathan that his behavior was wrong and that he should seize the opportunity to properly prepare a speech that will help his audience understand his message.

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    Jonathan did not properly prepare for his speech. Instead of going to the library to find supporting evidence, he went to parties and movies. Two days before his speech, he decides to just write something quickly using flowery language rather than meaningful content. It is unethical to use colorful language without substance, as it will confuse the audience rather than inform them. Strong arguments should not be replaced with fancy words alone. As a friend, one would explain to Jonathan that his behavior was wrong and that he should seize the opportunity to properly prepare a speech that will help his audience understand his message.

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    Mirable - Acitivity 4 - Module 3

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    Jonathan did not properly prepare for his speech. Instead of going to the library to find supporting evidence, he went to parties and movies. Two days before his speech, he decides to just write something quickly using flowery language rather than meaningful content. It is unethical to use colorful language without substance, as it will confuse the audience rather than inform them. Strong arguments should not be replaced with fancy words alone. As a friend, one would explain to Jonathan that his behavior was wrong and that he should seize the opportunity to properly prepare a speech that will help his audience understand his message.

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    Howard P.

    Mirable
    BSED ENGLISH III

    Activity 4:

    Jonathan knows he hasn’t really prepared for his speech very well. Instead of going to the library, he
    went to a party over the weekend. Instead of finding supporting evidence, he went to the movies with
    his best friend.
    Two days before he’s going to give his speech, Jonathan decides that he won’t even bother with the
    library. Instead, he opts to just write out a quick speech and fill it with lots of “flowery” language. He
    creates a number of interesting similes and metaphors. He makes sure that his speech has a fun rhythm
    to it and has some great instances of alliteration. Upon finishing his preparation, Jonathan thinks to
    himself, Well, the speech may have no content, but no one will really notice.

    1. Is it ever ethical to be devoid of content and opt instead for colorful language?

    No,it is not ethical to be devoid of content and opt instead for colorful language.Some people have the
    misconception that fabricating speeches with flowery words will make the speech more impressive for
    the listeners but it is wrong.Speakers should put in mind that the meaning of the speech is the most
    important and also the way it is delivered (which Jonathan does not make).If the speech is full of flowery
    words then it will just confuse the audience and thus , the speaker is not being understood.

    2. Should language ever be a substitute for strong arguments?

    Strong argument should never be substituted over language use. In delivering ideas,what you want to
    imply must be considered first than the language you will use in the speech delivery.Content first before
    structure.Language is the basic instrument to convey ideas but it must be proper,ethical and credible so
    it cannot damage credibility,undermine the argument,or alienate the audience.

    3. If you were a friend of Jonathan’s, how would you explain to him that his behavior was unethical?

    If I were a friend of Jonathan, I would start telling him about his mistakes in delivering his speech.I would
    tell him that he must consider that the purpose of giving speeches is to make people understand what
    he wants to convey so,he must stop using words that are out of the context and must focus on the
    content instead. Also,to talk in front of many people is a big opportunity;to be heard by many is
    something that other people cannot have so he must use the opportunity properly.Moreover,I would
    tell him my advice that next time he must prepare for proper speech delivery and be a remarkable
    speaker to us.

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