【正文】 英語演講中的修辭手法Rhetoric Device in English Speech英語演講中的修辭手法Foreword A speech is not only a simple formal talk but a kind of encouraging language with artic charm by using all kinds of lingual skills. Speech is a unique style. It expresses thoughts, feelings, and ideas orally to audience through a series of wellorganized, wellprepared words or sentences with the aim of evoking some feelings of the listeners. Therefore, to make a successful speech, one ought to use formal, vivid languages as well as many figures of speech. The success of a speech is often attributed to the skill of the orator, with merit being given to orators who are confident, articulate, knowledgeable and able to deliver a speech with conviction. Persuading an audience to take action involves more than a speaker sharing what he knows about a topic. Speeches are intended to get listeners to accept a particular point of view, and then motivate them into action. The challenge in writing this kind of speech is in delivering a message that will win others over in sharing the same principles as the speaker. You must use words in such a way as to convince listeners that the speaker39。s opinion is reliable. The art of giving a persuasive speech is as much about using language effectively as it is about municating a convincing argument.Obviously, one of the major factors to be a good or a bad speech is whether the use of rhetoric is appropriate or not. It can be found that the use of rhetoric plays a very important role in content. The definition of rhetoric is applying many language materials and various expressive devices to manifest the orator’s purpose appropriately. Without the use of rhetoric, absolutely, there is no good content. Therefore, it is necessary to make an analysis and study on this subject.The whole thesis is concerned about the use of rhetoric in English speech, and the thesis is divided into three parts. The first part talks about the definition and function of speech. The second part illustrates the definition and function of rhetoric. The third part makes a carefully study on the use of main rhetorical devices in English speech, such as, simile, metaphor, parallelism, alliteration and repetition, antithesis , rhetorical question and so on.1．Speech The Definition of Speech One of the definitions of speech which is a formal talk that a person gives to the audiences, to express his/her views or emotions on a specific issue, or to conduct propaganda activities so as to achieve inspiring the audience and promote its action as a informationsharing activities. The benefit of a speech is obvious —mass munication. Orators want to engage audience39。s attention, convey their ideas in a logical manner and use reliable evidence to support their point.Speech can be made in a small event as a marriage or a little party as president of a country make it to be closer his people. The opportunity arises in everybody39。s life to give a speech. In its simplest form, a speech is a retelling of events. It can be overwhelming to an introverted individual to think about giving a speech, so knowing the four types of speeches and their purposes can help alleviate some of the pressure. An inspirational speech inspires, an informative speech informs, a persuasive speech persuades and special occasion speeches vary, but only due to the special occasion. The Function of Speech Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. This is part of a twominute speech given by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg. He knew that speeches were more than just a bunch of words. Some believe that the power of life and death are in the tongue. This speech was powerful.The purpose of making a speech can range from simply transmitting information, to motivating people to act, to simply telling a story. Good orators should be able to change the emotions of their listeners, not just inform them. Making a speech can also be considered a discourse munity. Interpersonal munication and speeches have several ponents that embrace such things as motivational speaking, leadership/personal development, business, customer service, large group munication, and mass munication. Speeches can be a powerful tool to use for purposes such as motivation, influence, persuasion, informing, or translation.All kinds of speech have one mon aim: to convince people to take a form of action. Therefore, they are called speeches of action, and the best way to acplish that is through motivation. Another purpose to be acplished through speech is to reinforce listeners’ existing attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, opinions, or values. You would simply reiterate a few powerful arguments to reassure our listeners and strengthen their position. ContentsABSTRACTI摘 要IIForeword11．Speech..2 The Definition of Speech….2 The Function of Speech……22． The Definition of Rhetoric3 The Function of Rhetoric….43. An Analysis of Rhetoric in English Speec4 Simile4 Metaphor6 Parallelism7 Repetition9 Alliteration11 Antithesis12 Rhetorical question144．Conclusion15Bibliography16Acknowledgements1527英語演講中的修辭手法Rhetoric Device in English Speech 第2頁英語演講中的修辭手法Rhetoric Device in English Speech 第2頁英語演講中的修辭手法摘 要演講，是在聽眾面前就某一問題表達(dá)發(fā)表自己的見解,抒發(fā)情感，或進(jìn)行宣傳鼓動從而達(dá)到感召聽眾并促使其行動的一種信息交流活動的正式演說。修辭是一種重要的語言表達(dá)手段，是用簡單具體且充滿想象的方法將抽象復(fù)雜的思想或進(jìn)程闡釋出來，能夠促進(jìn)情感的傳遞和思想的表達(dá)。修辭存在于各種文體之中，尤其在演講中起著極為重要的作用，是影響英語演講成敗的關(guān)鍵。論文從分析演講及修辭的定義和功能出發(fā)，認(rèn)真研究了主要修辭手段在英語演講中的作用，包括明喻、暗喻、排比、頭韻、重復(fù)、對偶和設(shè)問等修辭手段，旨在更好地欣賞演講，并學(xué)習(xí)一些演講中的語言技巧，從而對演講進(jìn)一步理解。關(guān)鍵詞：英語演講 。 修辭 。 功能ABSTRACT Speech, a formal talk that a person presents to the audiences, to express his/her views or emotions on a specific issue, or to conduct propaganda activities so as to achieve inspiring the audience and promote its action as a informationsharing activities.Rhetoric