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I need to use the Internet, and any other materials to create a discussion of two effective presentation videos. The selected presentation videos must each be at least 5 minutes in length.

For each video discussed, I must complete the following:

Identify the speaker, the presentation title, the location of the video, and the presentation length for each speech.
Briefly summarize the topic of each presentation.

Discuss whether each speech is informative or persuasive and what prompted the decision.

Explain how each element of the rhetorical triangle was demonstrated for both presentations.

If you believe that elements of the rhetorical triangle were not successful in either of the presentations, suggest possible solutions.

Provide examples of why one video presentation was more effective than the other, using the rhetorical triangle as your basis.

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The Solution uses TED Talk videos to identify the elements of a rhetorical triangle.

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Hello and thank you for your question. I have provided two videos for you to use (TED talks). Both are over 5 minutes in length. I have provided brief answers for you that you can further elaborate on by watching the video at the link provided. I have also lettered your questions so you can see my corresponding answers.

A) Identify the speaker, the presentation title, the location of the video, and the presentation length for each speech.
B) Briefly summarize the topic of each presentation.
C) Discuss whether each speech is informative or persuasive and what prompted the decision.
D) Explain how each element of the rhetorical triangle was demonstrated for both presentations.
E) If you believe that elements of the rhetorical triangle were not successful in either of the presentations, suggest possible solutions.
F) Provide examples of why one video presentation was more effective than the other, using the rhetorical triangle as your basis.

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A) Video 1: Street Art with a Message of Hope and Peace

You can find details of the speaker, length and location by clicking the link below:
https://www.ted.com/talks/el_seed_street_art_with_a_message_of_hope_and_peace#t-5791

B) The speaker discusses how he has painted street art in many cities and how his Arabic calligraphy is used to promote peace, harmony, and to break stereotypes.

C) This speech is persuasive but in a subtle manner. It informs the audience of how calligraphy and street art need not be in English to appeal to everyone. It encourages the audience to see street art in a different perspective and break down stereotypes and barriers between cultures and languages through artistic ...

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