Song Speech Assignment

War Song Speech

1. Your song must be accessible. Most songs are on Spotify; if you tell me your song and artist 48 hours in advance, I'll be able to confirm its existence and create a playlist; otherwise, you'll need to bring the song on a device that will plug into my speakers.

2. You need hard copies of the lyrics. If you give them to me 48 hours in advance, I can print up a class set.

3. Your lyrics need to include a citation in MLA format at the bottom of your document.

4. Introduce your song by telling us the title, artist, year of release, and general story of the song.

5. Play a minute or so of the song so we get the flavor.

6. Tell us about three rhetorical devices your songwriter employs and why he or she uses them.

7. Tell us how this song might help us argue that there is or is not such a thing as a just war.

8. This is a "talk" rather than a formal speech. You may stand or sit on the stool. You may use your lyric sheet or notecards as notes. Please rehearse your presentation.

9. If you are ill on the day of your presentation, you will need to arrange with one of your classmates to present in your place.   

Dates: March 7th, March 8th, or March 10th

NOTE: If you and someone else present the same song, that is fine. However, you cannot use the same rhetorical devices. Advantage goes to the first one to present!