I believe Murrow is a skilled speaker due to his use of imagery in his speech. In his speech, he uses phrases like "a heavy package of despair", "picked up cheap in the marketplace", and "high like a distant thunderhead." This phrases, chock full of adjectives and references to everyday locations and objects, convey his own beliefs while relating to the listener. This allows the listener to understand the meaning behind his speech easily. Without his masterful use of imagery, I doubt he'd be such a riveting speaker.

What part of his speech stood out to you?

The 3rd and 4th paragraphs addressing the mental and physical fear present in London. It is easy to be afraid in times of war. The looming threat of an enemy army at your gates may be (subconciously) passed on to your neighbor. In preparation for a long siege, you and your neighbors compete to store as much food as possible, all while trying desperately to erase the thought of bombs dropping onto your city from your head. Murrow is correct - It has become more difficult than ever to distinguish black from white, good from evil, right from wrong. - because in times of war, everyone is fighting for their own survival.

I think Murrow is a skilled speaker as he used different tones when recording this broadcast. He used an easy, causal, and affable tone to talk about his points, which different audiences of different age groups and understand easily. His voice is deep, and rich voice, which the audiences will find rather convincing. The speed of his speech was not too fast, and not too slow with small paused intervals in between. He used his deep and rich tone to talk about his personal beliefs, which the audience can easily relate to and understand.

The part that stood out to me was the background when this broadcast was recorded. During that time, which was WWII, everyone was scared and afraid. I think through this broadcast, Murrow points out the fear of the people and echoed them by speaking out his beliefs profoundly. Therefore, this part of his speech stood out to me.

Murrow uses simple language, which makes it easy to understand. he gives example and evidence that people can related to that also connect with his ideas.

I think paragraph 3 stands out to me the most because he talks about how fear changes the way people act and this can make us not speaking up so murrow believes that being brave and talk openly can make the community better.

A memorable part of the speech was at the end, where Murrow took a more personal tone, and explained how learning about other people’s beliefs helped him. He understood how everyone has problems, which is why sharing solutions, in this case, our beliefs, is important. It was memorable for me, because I quite agree with his message. Most of the time, we can’t control the difficulties we face in life, so learning to cope with crucial.

I think that the last paragraph stood out to me the most it is because I do believe in the message he said. He started using a third-person narration and a more personal tone to talk about his takeaway of his whole speech. His takeaway is that everybody has problems so it is good to take inspiration from how people solve theirs which I can definitely relate to.

He also lists different fears, like physical, mental, and the fear of doubt. This shows that fear is not just in one form but many. 

What really stood out to me was when he said this project was like invading privacy. He quotes General Lucius Clay, who said sharing your private philosophy is as embarrassing as getting undressed in public. That is an easy understanding comparison. It makes me see how tough it is for people to talk about their beliefs. 

I think his use of simple but vivid descriptions and relatable comparisons that make us really understand. He also talks in a way that is reflective and sincere. I think that’s why he is a very skilled speaker. 

The use of descriptions stood out the most to me. It helped me understand about what he was talking about more. For example: when he talked about physical and mental fear, it was hard to understand the difference and how it affects us. But when he talked about dogs and witches, I could immediately distinguish the difference and understand the topics fully.

-confidence

Eg.

-uses of affirmative sentences->increase the persuasiveness with his point

-seldomly use “I think”, “maybe”->these words only bring out a subjective point of view, but could not represent the majority of people->persuasiveness decreased

-casual

Eg.uses of rhetorical questions/questions ( What truth can a human being afford to furnish the cluttered nervous room of his mind with, when he has no real idea how long a lease he has on the future?)

->increase interaction between himself and the audience->arouse the audience’s attention

->connect each sub-point together->paragraph structure becomes more complete->easier understand for the audience

2.Murrow’s language of speaking:

-Descriptive

Eg.uses of metaphor ( now close upon us with the wet choking intimacy of a London fog, there is an enveloping cloud of fear.)

->give meaning to simple things

->makes the speech to be more interesting, also easier for the audience to understand the deep meaning behind using a simple thing to explain

-Argumentative

Eg.In paragraph 9(Conclusion of the whole personal essay->Murrow’s takeaway and call to action)

->take a stand again and through calling the audience to action->bring out central idea more effectively

->Murrow’s positive takeaway->encourages the audience

-Narrative

Eg.storytelling(General Lucius Clay’s example)

->gives more detail and elaboration to Murrow’s point->essay content becomes richer and easier understand for the audience

3.Part that stood out to me:

His confidence

-his words sounds like a professional debater, working very hard to persuade us with his great confidence, evidence and his point

-parts are distributed very organised, very fluent conversation

he also used some examples from daily life,which makes his audience feel more sympathetic and relatable.His tone is also narrative and casual. It makes the audience feel more friendly and approachable.

I love how he said learn from how people solve their own problems .’in learning how others have faced their problems--this has given me fresh ideas about how to tackle mine.’it’s during the Cold War period,and his radio show gives people hope during a time of panic.perhaps,’facing their own problems’ is not only talking about how a normal person learn from others,but also encouraging and persuade the nations to learn from history.

He uses conversational and compelling language. This creates a strong connection between the listener and him and grabs their attention. It is also more trustworthy and makes us understand him better.

The call out to everyone in the beginning stood out to me the most. He mentioned different occupations, including ones that have a high social status and ones that do not. This makes me feel that his speech is relevant to everyone, but not just a specific group of people, which is very inspiring.

His speech is descriptive. There are some sentences I loved: “Around us all, now high like a distant thunderhead, now close upon us with the wet choking intimacy of a London fog—there is an enveloping cloud of fear,” and “We don’t pretend to make this time a spiritual or psychological patent medicine chest where one can come and get a pill of wisdom to be swallowed like an aspirin, to banish the headaches of our time.” I found them so engaging and fun to read. They made the experience much more enjoyable, and I wanted to continue reading. The language is also argumentative. He was not just expressing his view but also persuading others. It’s compelling. Perhaps he used the key that people enjoy watching debate or argument. His takeaway is that everyone has problems, so it’s good to take inspiration from how people solve theirs. The audience will feel they have benefited after listening to his speech.

Of course, the thing that stood out to me is his belief. It is philosophical and valuable to think of. Some philosophical ideas I loved very much include: “It has become more difficult than ever to distinguish black from white, good from evil, right from wrong. What truths can a human being afford to furnish the cluttered, nervous room of his mind with when he has no real idea how long a lease he has on the future?” I would try to imagine the background at that time and why people had this kind of thought.

What stood out to me was the ending of his speech, where he mentions that his radio show isn't a magic pill that would kill all your problems, and is simply a something you can form your conclusions with in the chaotic time of war, he doesn't sugarcoat the situation, and I think this mutual understanding of the dire situation during war time is truly inspiring and an artifact showcasing the connection and understanding between human society.

Firstly, he is precise and has good clarity, his language is very straightforward too. For instance, when he mentioned about the consequences in WW2, he doesn't use overly complex terminology. This allows a wider range of audience.

Secondly, Edward evokes a lot of emotion through his choice of words and explanation. When he mentioned about his own experiences related to the war, he described the fear faced by his friends and family. For example, he used imagery in his speech to present devastation during the war, making readers/ listeners feel empathy and connected.

thirdly, he often gives a lot of evidence to support his point and beliefs, which makes it more convincing and persuasive. For instance, he mentioned a time where he met a soldier, highlighting the soldiers trauma and mixed feelings. The personal story/ example bring human elements, making his speech more convincing.

A part that stood out to me:

Edward stated " fear can silence the truth but courage can set it free" this states the impact of fear on society, this strong quote encourages individuals to advocate for justice and stand up for themselves. He also used Hellen Keller as an example. " Keller faced her darkness and emerged with a vision that illuminated the path for many" this motivated me to find my own strength in challenging times.

overall, Edwards use of language, emotional storytelling and convincing examples can connect with me a lot which makes him a skilled speaker