DQ 1 & 2 - LIZ

DQ1 : One of my Chinese class-fellow persuaded me to accept that China is emerging as a world super-power . He tried to convince by proving arguments that were based on misconceived notions . He also provides certain facts about Chinese thrilling economy , military might , its geo-strategic location . He further told me that China is capturing the world markets and heavy investments from world over are pouring in to bring an industrial revolution in the world . Although he mentioned these facts but I was unconvinced as he was unable to provide figures . The most disappointing

thing was that he only mentioned soft power and did not realize that hard power too helps in achieving the status of super-power . If could have provided me the growing influence of China in the international socio-economic affairs , then it could be a convincing persuasion . Further , the cultural influence of china could be another valid argument but he did not mention all these . So his persuasion was an utter failure

DQ2 : I watched and analyzed John F . Kennedy Moon Speech in Rice Stadium in 1962 . Kennedy uses his body language in a subtle way that augments the emotional effect of his speech . His body language is embellished and his movements are appropriate . He stresses his point of view on certain points by use of hands only and looks around to get the full attention of his audience . This speech is based on emotional appeal but some elements of logic are also manifested here and there . Although he provides the motives for the space program and historical land on moon but these logics are little convincing but he skillfully utilizes the emotional appeal . He sums the history of million years into a century and consider the moon landing ' the most important event of this century . He messages were very specific and he used illustrative language to show the importance this historical event . His speech is not direct but it does not create any confusion as audience is well aware of the purpose of speech already

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