Question

Read the speech made by Chief Seattle once again and reflect on the following features. 

1) The beginning and ending of the speech 

2) The arguments and the building up of arguments in a sequential manner 

3) The emotive and argumentative language used 

4) The variety of sentences used 

5) Mental images created

Answer 1

1. The speech begins with a question that has no valid answer. And the speech ends with a paradox packed with sarcasm. 

2. The arguments are developed gradually and in a logical and powerful sequence. 

3. The language used is filled with emotions and rhetoric. 

4. A wide variety of sentences add force and interest to the argument.

5. A good number of mental images employed in the speech serve a very valuable purpose.