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The Effect of Repetition and Rhythm
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After reading "Digital Dive: The Effect of Repetition and Rhythm", consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.
1. How do the written text and the video delivery compare? Which gives you more information, and why?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should note that hearing the words slowly in the video and hearing the singing in the video has an effect that cannot be translated into writing. When we read with our eyes, we tend to do it more quickly. For more help, see Repetition and Rhythm.
2. Does Obama’s word choice influence the meaning of his statements? Why or why not?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider that the repetition Obama uses makes his speech memorable. Repeating the phrase “found that grace” separates the names of each of the people who passed away, identifying them as individuals. For more help, see Repetition and Rhythm.
3. After both reading and hearing Obama’s speech, which version is more memorable to you? Why?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should mention how the repetition is memorable to them and how Obama’s use of rhythm and speaking slowly (and singing) during the video creates a memorable experience. For more help, see Repetition and Rhythm.