Assignment Prompt & Instructions
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– ## directinsforessay2outline.docx
– ## outlineessay2.docx
**## directinsforessay2outline.docx**
**For this assignment, you will want to fill in the outline form provided. You do not need to write out full paragraphs yet, but you are welcome to. You may just want to jot in notes of what what you are going to cover in the paragraphs, write out information from sources that you intend to use (this can help you to remember what you want to work in from the Talk, and think about some of the wording you might want to use.**
**This outline just provides a way for me to make sure that everything is progressing in the right direction, and you will be able to use this as a reference as you put your essay together.**
**Exact title of speech :**“The Danger of a Single
Story”.
[https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?subtitle=enLinks to an external site.](https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?subtitle=en)
1.
**Name of the speaker**: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
2.
**A 2-3 sentence summary of the speech you watched**. In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk
_“The Danger of a Single Story,”_ she explains how hearing only one perspective on a person, culture, or country can lead to stereotypes. She shares her personal experiences to show how single stories can lead to misunderstanding and, in turn, lead to multiple narratives. Adichie urges audiences to seek diverse stories to challenge assumptions and broaden perspectives.
3.
**What is one type of evidence the speaker uses to support their main argument and claims**? (Logos). One part of the evidence that Chimamanda uses to support her argument (Logos) is her personal experiences with literature and culture. For instance, she describes how reading only Western books as a child led her to write stories from a white person's viewpoint, featuring white characters with blue eyes. This shows logically how exposure to a single story shapes perception and understanding. This example helps the audience see the cause-and-effect relationship between limited perspectives and stereotyping.
4.
**What is one technique that the speaker does to connect with the audience or make you, the viewer, care about the issue?** (Pathos). Ngozi Adichie connects with the audience by telling personal, relatable stories that tug at the heart. She shared moments like when, in college, her roommate was shocked that she spoke English and cooked. This made her feel misunderstood or judged based on just one story. By sharing her own experiences, she makes the issue of stereotyping real and relatable, so you can genuinely care about it.
5.
**What does the speaker do to build trust or credibility with the audience?** (Ethos)
7. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie builds trust and credibility (ethos) by drawing on her own experiences as a Nigerian author and sharing her own thoughtful observations about literature and culture. She talks about how growing up and reading only Western books shaped her early writing, showing she has firsthand knowledge of the topic. I feel like she spoke from personal experience, and by demonstrating her own insight, she establishes herself as a credible and trustworthy voice on the dangers of a single story.
**## outlineessay2.docx**
## **ESSAY 2 OUTLINE**
Use this outline to ensure you are including all required components of the assignment rearrange those components to best fit your essay approach. I have organized here the three appeals as ethos, pathos, logos; however, for the purposes of your paper, you should rearrange them to better fit your analysis. It may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of logos first so that you can better discuss his/her ethos. Or, it may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of pathos before you discuss his/her ethos, as the speaker’s use of pathos may (positively or negatively) affect his/her ethos.
The organization of your body analysis paragraphs will depend on the TED Talk you’ve chosen as well as your own analysis. Use this outline to gather the ideas together in a coherent way and then make a decision about specific order of those body paragraphs before you begin drafting.
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| — | — |
| **INTRODUCTION, SUMMARY, & THESIS** |
| **Attention Grabber:** | **Topic of TED Talk:** |
| **Speaker’s Name (first and last):** | **Title of TED Talk:**<br>(remember to follow the rules of capitalization of a title and to use quotation marks) |
| **Relevant biographical information about speaker:** | **Relevant background information about topic:** |
| **Summary Points:** |
| **Thesis Statement, which sets up your overall analysis of entire TED Talk:** |
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| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of Ethos**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker established credibility) |
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| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ another piece of evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does not establish credibility:** |
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| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of PATHOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively appeals to the audience’s emotions) |
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| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does use emotional appeals to good effect:** |
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| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of LOGOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively uses supporting evidence) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker handles/uses supporting evidence effectively/ineffectively:** |
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| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| — |
| **Overall Evaluation & Conclusion:**<br>Offer your overall assessment of the speaker’s argument, whether it was/was not effectively delivered. Establish why you feel the speaker did/did not deliver an effective overall argument based on your analysis of the appeals and conclude your essay. This paragraph is meant to reiterate the analysis and evaluation you’ve been building the entire essay, but it should not merely repeat your points. |
| **Topic Sentence:**<br>This sentence will look similar to but not the same as your Thesis Statement. It should reiterate your overall evaluation of the <br>**_entire argument_** presented. |
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| **Supporting Reasons for overall evaluation:**<br>(Remember that your evaluation of individual appeals must come together for an overall analysis. It is here that you need to defend <br>_WHY_ you feel the appeals work together <br>_collectively_ to make the argument either effective or ineffective.) |
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| **Final evaluative statement(s):**<br>(This statement(s) should bring your evaluation of the argument to a definitive close.) |
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**## outlineessay2.docx**
## **ESSAY 2 OUTLINE**
Use this outline to ensure you are including all required components of the assignment rearrange those components to best fit your essay approach. I have organized here the three appeals as ethos, pathos, logos; however, for the purposes of your paper, you should rearrange them to better fit your analysis. It may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of logos first so that you can better discuss his/her ethos. Or, it may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of pathos before you discuss his/her ethos, as the speaker’s use of pathos may (positively or negatively) affect his/her ethos.
The organization of your body analysis paragraphs will depend on the TED Talk you’ve chosen as well as your own analysis. Use this outline to gather the ideas together in a coherent way and then make a decision about specific order of those body paragraphs before you begin drafting.
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| — | — |
| **INTRODUCTION, SUMMARY, & THESIS** |
| **Attention Grabber:** | **Topic of TED Talk:** |
| **Speaker’s Name (first and last):** | **Title of TED Talk:**<br>(remember to follow the rules of capitalization of a title and to use quotation marks) |
| **Relevant biographical information about speaker:** | **Relevant background information about topic:** |
| **Summary Points:** |
| **Thesis Statement, which sets up your overall analysis of entire TED Talk:** |
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of Ethos**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker established credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ another piece of evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does not establish credibility:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of PATHOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively appeals to the audience’s emotions) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does use emotional appeals to good effect:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of LOGOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively uses supporting evidence) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker handles/uses supporting evidence effectively/ineffectively:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| — |
| **Overall Evaluation & Conclusion:**<br>Offer your overall assessment of the speaker’s argument, whether it was/was not effectively delivered. Establish why you feel the speaker did/did not deliver an effective overall argument based on your analysis of the appeals and conclude your essay. This paragraph is meant to reiterate the analysis and evaluation you’ve been building the entire essay, but it should not merely repeat your points. |
| **Topic Sentence:**<br>This sentence will look similar to but not the same as your Thesis Statement. It should reiterate your overall evaluation of the <br>**_entire argument_** presented. |
| |
| **Supporting Reasons for overall evaluation:**<br>(Remember that your evaluation of individual appeals must come together for an overall analysis. It is here that you need to defend <br>_WHY_ you feel the appeals work together <br>_collectively_ to make the argument either effective or ineffective.) |
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| **Final evaluative statement(s):**<br>(This statement(s) should bring your evaluation of the argument to a definitive close.) |
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**## directinsforessay2outline.docx**
**For this assignment, you will want to fill in the outline form provided. You do not need to write out full paragraphs yet, but you are welcome to. You may just want to jot in notes of what what you are going to cover in the paragraphs, write out information from sources that you intend to use (this can help you to remember what you want to work in from the Talk, and think about some of the wording you might want to use.**
**This outline just provides a way for me to make sure that everything is progressing in the right direction, and you will be able to use this as a reference as you put your essay together.**
**Exact title of speech :**“The Danger of a Single
Story”.
[https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?subtitle=enLinks to an external site.](https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?subtitle=en)
1.
**Name of the speaker**: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
2.
**A 2-3 sentence summary of the speech you watched**. In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk
_“The Danger of a Single Story,”_ she explains how hearing only one perspective on a person, culture, or country can lead to stereotypes. She shares her personal experiences to show how single stories can lead to misunderstanding and, in turn, lead to multiple narratives. Adichie urges audiences to seek diverse stories to challenge assumptions and broaden perspectives.
3.
**What is one type of evidence the speaker uses to support their main argument and claims**? (Logos). One part of the evidence that Chimamanda uses to support her argument (Logos) is her personal experiences with literature and culture. For instance, she describes how reading only Western books as a child led her to write stories from a white person's viewpoint, featuring white characters with blue eyes. This shows logically how exposure to a single story shapes perception and understanding. This example helps the audience see the cause-and-effect relationship between limited perspectives and stereotyping.
4.
**What is one technique that the speaker does to connect with the audience or make you, the viewer, care about the issue?** (Pathos). Ngozi Adichie connects with the audience by telling personal, relatable stories that tug at the heart. She shared moments like when, in college, her roommate was shocked that she spoke English and cooked. This made her feel misunderstood or judged based on just one story. By sharing her own experiences, she makes the issue of stereotyping real and relatable, so you can genuinely care about it.
5.
**What does the speaker do to build trust or credibility with the audience?** (Ethos)
7. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie builds trust and credibility (ethos) by drawing on her own experiences as a Nigerian author and sharing her own thoughtful observations about literature and culture. She talks about how growing up and reading only Western books shaped her early writing, showing she has firsthand knowledge of the topic. I feel like she spoke from personal experience, and by demonstrating her own insight, she establishes herself as a credible and trustworthy voice on the dangers of a single story.
**## outlineessay2.docx**
## **ESSAY 2 OUTLINE**
Use this outline to ensure you are including all required components of the assignment rearrange those components to best fit your essay approach. I have organized here the three appeals as ethos, pathos, logos; however, for the purposes of your paper, you should rearrange them to better fit your analysis. It may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of logos first so that you can better discuss his/her ethos. Or, it may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of pathos before you discuss his/her ethos, as the speaker’s use of pathos may (positively or negatively) affect his/her ethos.
The organization of your body analysis paragraphs will depend on the TED Talk you’ve chosen as well as your own analysis. Use this outline to gather the ideas together in a coherent way and then make a decision about specific order of those body paragraphs before you begin drafting.
| | |
| — | — |
| **INTRODUCTION, SUMMARY, & THESIS** |
| **Attention Grabber:** | **Topic of TED Talk:** |
| **Speaker’s Name (first and last):** | **Title of TED Talk:**<br>(remember to follow the rules of capitalization of a title and to use quotation marks) |
| **Relevant biographical information about speaker:** | **Relevant background information about topic:** |
| **Summary Points:** |
| **Thesis Statement, which sets up your overall analysis of entire TED Talk:** |
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of Ethos**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker established credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ another piece of evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does not establish credibility:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of PATHOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively appeals to the audience’s emotions) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does use emotional appeals to good effect:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of LOGOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively uses supporting evidence) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker handles/uses supporting evidence effectively/ineffectively:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
| |
| — |
| **Overall Evaluation & Conclusion:**<br>Offer your overall assessment of the speaker’s argument, whether it was/was not effectively delivered. Establish why you feel the speaker did/did not deliver an effective overall argument based on your analysis of the appeals and conclude your essay. This paragraph is meant to reiterate the analysis and evaluation you’ve been building the entire essay, but it should not merely repeat your points. |
| **Topic Sentence:**<br>This sentence will look similar to but not the same as your Thesis Statement. It should reiterate your overall evaluation of the <br>**_entire argument_** presented. |
| |
| **Supporting Reasons for overall evaluation:**<br>(Remember that your evaluation of individual appeals must come together for an overall analysis. It is here that you need to defend <br>_WHY_ you feel the appeals work together <br>_collectively_ to make the argument either effective or ineffective.) |
| |
| **Final evaluative statement(s):**<br>(This statement(s) should bring your evaluation of the argument to a definitive close.) |
| |
**## directinsforessay2outline.docx**
**For this assignment, you will want to fill in the outline form provided. You do not need to write out full paragraphs yet, but you are welcome to. You may just want to jot in notes of what what you are going to cover in the paragraphs, write out information from sources that you intend to use (this can help you to remember what you want to work in from the Talk, and think about some of the wording you might want to use.**
**This outline just provides a way for me to make sure that everything is progressing in the right direction, and you will be able to use this as a reference as you put your essay together.**
**Exact title of speech :**“The Danger of a Single
Story”.
[https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?subtitle=enLinks to an external site.](https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?subtitle=en)
1.
**Name of the speaker**: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
2.
**A 2-3 sentence summary of the speech you watched**. In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk
_“The Danger of a Single Story,”_ she explains how hearing only one perspective on a person, culture, or country can lead to stereotypes. She shares her personal experiences to show how single stories can lead to misunderstanding and, in turn, lead to multiple narratives. Adichie urges audiences to seek diverse stories to challenge assumptions and broaden perspectives.
3.
**What is one type of evidence the speaker uses to support their main argument and claims**? (Logos). One part of the evidence that Chimamanda uses to support her argument (Logos) is her personal experiences with literature and culture. For instance, she describes how reading only Western books as a child led her to write stories from a white person's viewpoint, featuring white characters with blue eyes. This shows logically how exposure to a single story shapes perception and understanding. This example helps the audience see the cause-and-effect relationship between limited perspectives and stereotyping.
4.
**What is one technique that the speaker does to connect with the audience or make you, the viewer, care about the issue?** (Pathos). Ngozi Adichie connects with the audience by telling personal, relatable stories that tug at the heart. She shared moments like when, in college, her roommate was shocked that she spoke English and cooked. This made her feel misunderstood or judged based on just one story. By sharing her own experiences, she makes the issue of stereotyping real and relatable, so you can genuinely care about it.
5.
**What does the speaker do to build trust or credibility with the audience?** (Ethos)
7. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie builds trust and credibility (ethos) by drawing on her own experiences as a Nigerian author and sharing her own thoughtful observations about literature and culture. She talks about how growing up and reading only Western books shaped her early writing, showing she has firsthand knowledge of the topic. I feel like she spoke from personal experience, and by demonstrating her own insight, she establishes herself as a credible and trustworthy voice on the dangers of a single story.
**## outlineessay2.docx**
## **ESSAY 2 OUTLINE**
Use this outline to ensure you are including all required components of the assignment rearrange those components to best fit your essay approach. I have organized here the three appeals as ethos, pathos, logos; however, for the purposes of your paper, you should rearrange them to better fit your analysis. It may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of logos first so that you can better discuss his/her ethos. Or, it may make more sense to discuss the speaker’s use of pathos before you discuss his/her ethos, as the speaker’s use of pathos may (positively or negatively) affect his/her ethos.
The organization of your body analysis paragraphs will depend on the TED Talk you’ve chosen as well as your own analysis. Use this outline to gather the ideas together in a coherent way and then make a decision about specific order of those body paragraphs before you begin drafting.
| | |
| — | — |
| **INTRODUCTION, SUMMARY, & THESIS** |
| **Attention Grabber:** | **Topic of TED Talk:** |
| **Speaker’s Name (first and last):** | **Title of TED Talk:**<br>(remember to follow the rules of capitalization of a title and to use quotation marks) |
| **Relevant biographical information about speaker:** | **Relevant background information about topic:** |
| **Summary Points:** |
| **Thesis Statement, which sets up your overall analysis of entire TED Talk:** |
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of Ethos**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker established credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ another piece of evidence of the speaker’s credibility – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not establish the speaker’s credibility) |
| |
| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does not establish credibility:** |
| |
| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
| | | |
| — | — | — |
| **Analysis & Evaluation of PATHOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively appeals to the audience’s emotions) |
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| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
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| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
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| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
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| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of pathos) |
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| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker does/does use emotional appeals to good effect:** |
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| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| **Analysis & Evaluation of LOGOS**(number of paragraphs to be determined by writer)<br>**:** |
| **Topic Sentence**<br>(Declare whether or not the speaker effectively uses supporting evidence) |
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| **Supporting Evidence 1:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
| **Signal Phrase:** | | **In-text Citation:** |
| **Discussion of Evidence:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
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| **Supporting Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Identify_ evidence of the speaker’s appeal – information summarized from his/her biography, personal/professional information he/she reveals during the presentation, information summarized/quoted from the Talk itself, etc.) |
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| **Discussion of Evidence 2:**<br>(<br>_Prove_ that this evidence does/does not indicate an effective use of logos) |
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| **Discussion of**<br>**_WHY_ overall you feel the speaker handles/uses supporting evidence effectively/ineffectively:** |
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| **Concluding Statement:**<br>(reiterate your Topic Sentence and connect back to your overall main point) |
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| **Overall Evaluation & Conclusion:**<br>Offer your overall assessment of the speaker’s argument, whether it was/was not effectively delivered. Establish why you feel the speaker did/did not deliver an effective overall argument based on your analysis of the appeals and conclude your essay. This paragraph is meant to reiterate the analysis and evaluation you’ve been building the entire essay, but it should not merely repeat your points. |
| **Topic Sentence:**<br>This sentence will look similar to but not the same as your Thesis Statement. It should reiterate your overall evaluation of the <br>**_entire argument_** presented. |
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| **Supporting Reasons for overall evaluation:**<br>(Remember that your evaluation of individual appeals must come together for an overall analysis. It is here that you need to defend <br>_WHY_ you feel the appeals work together <br>_collectively_ to make the argument either effective or ineffective.) |
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| **Final evaluative statement(s):**<br>(This statement(s) should bring your evaluation of the argument to a definitive close.) |
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