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Analyzing Malala's Speech

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I think Malala uses simple words so it is easier for all of the listeners to comprehend. She also repeats many words to add emphasis in her speech. By using repetition, a speaker emphasizes her points and constantly reminds the listener about what the speaker is talking about. If she didn’t use repetition, most people would either be confused and interpret it their own way or be bored. Malala using simple declarations in her speech advanced her argument because people could understand her points more, allowing them to become fully engaged in her speech. If she used difficult declarations, most people wouldn’t understand what she was saying.
When she uses different religious and political figures, everyone can feel as if they are not the only ones who look up to those people. She doesn’t just name one person who inspires her, but more than one so the audience can relate to at least one person she mentioned. She names Muhammad, Jesus Christ, and Lord Buddha to tell the readers that she learned her compassion from them. She also mentions Martin Luther King, …show more content…

They are afraid of change and afraid of the equality that we all will bring society one day. We must address extremists with peace and by calling to action in peaceful manners. No, we shouldn’t become extremists. Instead of picking up a sword, we need to pick up a pen.
She suggests words can change the world by naming all the actions we can perform by calling upon leaders in our world. I think if she wanted us to follow any words, it would be the quote from the little boy in her school who said, “A Talib doesn’t know what is written inside this book.” Terrorists and extremists are misusing the words of the book by twisting all the ideas. If we focus on the boy’s words, we will use our own words to teach extremists that they need to stop interpreting the spoken word

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