Emma Watson: HeForShe Speech to the UN by Gillian Goldsworthy https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson Add your group's contributions to the padlet en-us 2022-02-09 21:46:38 UTC 2026-03-17 14:24:14 UTC hello@padlet.com goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038964342
Watson uses mainly formal language. Can you find examples?
Why? Is this effective? ]]> 2022-02-09 21:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038964342 goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038964877
How does Watson capture the audience's attention in the opening paragraph?]]> 2022-02-09 21:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038964877 goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965115 GROUP 3: Discuss rhetorical questions and find examples in the speech. What is their intended effect, especially the last two ("If not me, who? If not now, when?")?]]> 2022-02-09 21:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965115 goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965437
GROUP 4: Look at the strategies Watson uses to engage with her audience (e.g. personal pronouns, personal stories, humour). Find examples. ]]> 2022-02-09 21:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965437 goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965683
GROUP 5:  Watson uses concrete evidence to support her argument that gender inequality is harmful to both men and women. Is this an effective strategy? Why or why not?]]> 2022-02-09 21:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965683 goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965818
GROUP 6: Find examples in Watson’s speech of repetition. Discuss its effect.

]]> 2022-02-09 21:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038965818 goldsworthygi https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038966110 GROUP 7: Note her delivery of the speech (e.g. tone, pace of the speech, pauses). Is this effective? ]]> 2022-02-09 21:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2038966110 The repetition animates the audience; confidence is contagious and Watson's conviction inspires those listening to support the cause. The use of repetition appears multiple times during Emma's speech to the UN. Another way she verbally engages the sentimentality of her listeners by speaking directly to them. https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045345749 2022-02-14 03:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045345749 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045349897 Watson captures the audience by addressing some of the audience. (inclusive)


]]> 2022-02-14 03:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045349897 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350075 She says "we need your help" and uses inclusive language.]]> 2022-02-14 03:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350075 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350166 - "your excellencies" "distinguished guests" "ambassadors"
- Addresses the UN board formally with their official titles]]> 2022-02-14 03:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350166 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350234 - she formally addresses people
- inclusive language (we)
- tries to involve everyone]]> 2022-02-14 03:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350234 galvanise sounds formal https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350277 2022-02-14 03:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350277 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350505 inclusive language "we need your help"]]> 2022-02-14 03:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350505 megalogenisgi1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350990 Looks at the audience when she speaks, addressing the crowd. ]]> 2022-02-14 03:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045350990 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045351382 speech involves a wide range of vocabulary, specific terms]]> 2022-02-14 03:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045351382 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045351469 -she is making eye contact with people in the room]]> 2022-02-14 03:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045351469 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352367 -nodds head]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352367 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352399 Her formal language demonstrates the respect she holds for the audience, hence the audience treats her in the same regard.]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352399 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352420 ↑ evokes sense of responsibility ]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352420 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352674 personal anecdotes: gain credibility from her audience.]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352674 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352924 dramatic pauses]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045352924 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045353468 "Why has the word become such an uncomfortable one?" in reference to feminism]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045353468 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045353489 tells a previous story around gender equality (anecdote) ]]> 2022-02-14 03:43:57 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045353489 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045353934 straight face not very sad or smiley when talking about teh issues that she really cares about]]> 2022-02-14 03:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045353934 megalogenisgi1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045354763 her tone is pleading]]> 2022-02-14 03:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045354763 deep breaths https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045355926 2022-02-14 03:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045355926 megalogenisgi1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045356348 hands on desk]]> 2022-02-14 03:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045356348 megalogenisgi1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045357375 laughs at the end, shows sense of accomplishment]]> 2022-02-14 03:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045357375 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045357549 rhetorical question : leads audience to reflect and think, at the same time she expresses her fury toward gender inequality.]]> 2022-02-14 03:47:04 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045357549 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045358099 Repetition of the word "feminism" throughout the speech, reveals the true meaning is irrelevant to man-hating, suggesting that "it's the ambition behind it" that matters. ]]> 2022-02-14 03:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045358099 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045359724 "How can we affect change in the world when only half of it is invited or feel welcome to participate in the conversation?"]]> 2022-02-14 03:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045359724 good jokes😂😂 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045361029 2022-02-14 03:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045361029 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045361196 “Both men and women should feel free to..." This links to the belief of HeforShe - freedom]]> 2022-02-14 03:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045361196 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045362719 statistics - make the speech and the speaker more reliable and trustworthy.]]> 2022-02-14 03:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045362719 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045363463 “If not me, who?" 
"If not now, when?"
Encouraging and inviting audience to step forward]]> 2022-02-14 03:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045363463 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045363760 intended effect:
inspire people to take action now and to not wait for someone else to step up. ]]> 2022-02-14 03:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045363760 jenningsag1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045364623 When Watson uses evidence in her speech, she makes the problem that she is talking about more realistic. She uses anecdotes of her personal life to show examples of everyday gender inequality. "No one country in the world can yet say that they have achieved gender equality." - Watson. Uses statistics: it will be 2086 before rural African girls can have a secondary education if no one takes action. ]]> 2022-02-14 03:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045364623 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045364950 "If not me, who? If not now when?" is a call to action]]> 2022-02-14 03:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045364950 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045366133 2022-02-14 03:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045366133 jenningsag1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045366895 Watson uses the statistics after using emotive language to emphasise the feelings and show how the emotions the audience is feeling, is justified by the actions that are happening in real life. ]]> 2022-02-14 03:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045366895 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045367268 2022-02-14 03:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045367268 She repeats multiple words, to strengthen her argument by reinforcing them over and over so that they remember those key points. https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045367825 - change
- men/boys
- women/girls
- feminism/feminist
- gender equality]]> 2022-02-14 03:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045367825 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045373151 encourage/leading the audience to care the problem]]> 2022-02-14 03:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045373151 jenningsag1 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045375058 Emma uses statistics mostly near the end to middle of her speech to sum up what she has said and compel the audience even more after using emotive language and connecting with the audience. ]]> 2022-02-14 04:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045375058 https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045376928 Her language was written to fit the importance and solemnity of the UN and the topic of her speech. The language was said from the start to establish a serious atmosphere where people would listen earnestnessly.]]> 2022-02-14 04:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/goldsworthygi/watson/wish/2045376928