Title
We Must Act: Al Gore’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
Date
5-30-2013 2:00 PM
Location
Health and Wellness Center (HWC) 205
Department
Communication Studies
Session Chair
Emily Plec
Session Title
Public Address in the Political Sphere
Faculty Sponsor(s)
Emily Plec
Presentation Type
Presentation
Abstract
In this presentation I look into the background of Al Gore, highlighting how his past experiences affected his capabilities as an effective rhetor on environmental issues. Furthermore, l analyze his Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, considering his identification with his audience, his use of facts and statistics, and his use of narrative and metaphor to effectively persuade his audience. These elements of audience analysis, sound reasoning, and style contribute to Gore’s rhetorical persona and account for his success as a rhetor.
Recommended Citation
Stubblefield, Molly, "We Must Act: Al Gore’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech" (2013). Academic Excellence Showcase Schedule. 3.
http://digitalcommons.wou.edu/aes_event/2013/comm/3
We Must Act: Al Gore’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech
Health and Wellness Center (HWC) 205
In this presentation I look into the background of Al Gore, highlighting how his past experiences affected his capabilities as an effective rhetor on environmental issues. Furthermore, l analyze his Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, considering his identification with his audience, his use of facts and statistics, and his use of narrative and metaphor to effectively persuade his audience. These elements of audience analysis, sound reasoning, and style contribute to Gore’s rhetorical persona and account for his success as a rhetor.