A speech gives us the freedom to speak – about our hopes and dreams, about challenges we face as individuals or as a global society. We get to express our opinions and views. We get to stand up and fi ght for what we believe in.
Address by Priyanka Chopra at UNICEF Event
The actor and singer, Priyanka Chopra, is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF (the United Nations agency responsible for providing aid to children worldwide). In a short speech made at the 70th anniversary of UNICEF, she appeals to people to continue fi ghting for children’s rights throughout the world.
Go to YouTube and look up ‘Priyanka Chopra’s powerful speech at our 70th anniversary event | UNICEF’ (3:28). Watch the speech, taking note of how she opens her speech and any use of repetition. Then answer these questions.
1. How does Priyanka Chopra open her speech? 2. Where and when did Priyanka Chopra’s involvement with UNICEF begin?
3. Write down the three words she uses to describe herself as a result of her involvement with the organisation.
4. Priyanka Chopra addresses her audience twice during her speech. Can you explain why she does this? Do you think it is an eff ective technique?
5. Do you think Priyanka Chopra feels passionately about this cause? Give reasons for your answer.
REPETITION (N.):
repeating a word or phrase to give it more emphasis or importance
