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“A good speech should be like a woman’s skirt: long enough to cover the subject and short enough to create interest.” Our grief has turned to anger, and anger to resolution.” “Tonight, we are a country awakened to danger and called to defend freedom. Repeating the last word (or words) of a sentence at the beginning of the next sentence. ‘Tis a word too great for any mouth of this age’s size” “You must borrow me Gargantua’s mouth first. They have served tour after tour of duty in distant, different, and difficult places.”Ī statement that hints at something instead of being direct about it. “They are part of the finest fighting force that the world has ever known. Two or more words in a row that start with the same sound. We’ve compiled 25 rhetorical strategies from the most memorable presentations on the planet so that your next presentation is undeniably memorable.

Unless you’re above any of these greatly respected people, I’m betting that you could benefit from a little rhetorical strategy in your next speech! 25 rhetorical strategies from the best minds They’re just so effective!ĭon’t believe me? All the cool kids are using (or used) them – I’m talking about thought leader Simon Sinek, technology guru Steve Jobs, past American president Barack Obama, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and even good old William Shakespeare. If you’ve ever considered becoming a master presenter (no judgement if you have), you need these tools in your repertoire ASAP. Here’s how I understand it now: rhetorical strategies = emotional connection = memorability. If your first reaction to all this is “Huh?” that’s okay- so was mine. Basically, these strategies can be used to intentionally invoke feelings in others. Rhetorical strategies use language to convey special meaning and/or to persuade someone. Whenever you think of that speaker or of that topic, your brain will bring back those feelings for you- whether they be of motivation, inspiration, sadness, empathy, or otherwise.

I’m not trying to be cheesy! An emotional response is a meaningful response, and that reaction stays with you long after the presentation is over. Most likely, it’s because of how the speaker made you feel. Why does your brain think of that presentation as memorable? Think back to the best presentation you have ever seen, whether it be in-person or online. After studying the most memorable moments from some of the world’s most powerful presentations, I have the answer to creating an emotional connection with your audience: rhetorical strategies.