Guy Fawkes Night!

The final task for this week was to analyze one of the speeches given in our book.  All of speeches were written by students of our faculty. I found it interesting. And I decided to read all the speeches.
But, I will analyze only one.

And I chose the speech 2.

Guy Fawkes Night.

Good morning, my fellow-students. We as the students of the faculty of foreign languages should know more about English traditions and history. Let's expand our knowledge with one more tradition of London city. As we know British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. One of the most interesting traditional holidays, which is celebrated especially in London is Guy Fawkes Night. Guy Fawkes Night is kept alive because people remember and revere their history. It's like to tell you about this unusual holiday.

So, Guy Fawkes Night is annually held on the fifth of November. It is also known as Bonfire Night and it marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot against the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. The attack of the Houses of Parliament was planned by a group of Catholic conspirators, which included Guy Fawkes. The explosives would have been set off when King James I of England and many parliamentary members were in the building. The conspirators were later arrested, tortured and executed Hence many Catholics are more restrained in their celebration of this day.

Let's return to the present. What do people do nowadays during this day? Many people light bonfires and set off fireworks. As it is the end of autumn, it is the ideal opportunity to burn garden rubbish. Some light small bonfires in their own gardens, while others light larger ones in a communal space. Due to its proximity to Halloween, many people organize a combined party for Guy Fawkes Night and Halloween. These parties often include elements from both festival, such as a bonfire and dressing up in spooky outfits. Popular foods include toffee apples and potatoes baked in the ashes of the fire.

Guy Fawkes' Day is not a public holiday. Businesses, organizations and schools are opened as usual. Public transport services run to their normal timetables. Some organizations, communities and municipalities may organize public bonfires or displays of fireworks on or around the fifth of November. These tend to be very popular.

All in all, we spoke about a Guy Fawkes Day, one of the most bizarre holidays celebrated in London. In fact, there are a lot of holidays celebrated by Londoners. But if one day you visit London, don't miss Guy Fawkes festival to fell the spirit of English traditions and history.

1. Introduction: 

·        What technique(s) was used in the introduction? The author used a technique "Making references" This technique allows to be comfortable, congenial and conversational with the audience. It includes listeners in speaker's opening remarks. 

·        Any link-element? Yes,"Let's expand our knowledge with one more tradition of London city. As we know British nation is considered to be the most conservative in Europe. Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. One of the most interesting traditional holidays, which is celebrated especially in London is Guy Fawkes Night. Guy Fawkes Night is kept alive because people remember and revere their history."

·        Was the thesis statement given? Yes, "It's like to tell you about this unusual holiday."

But I'd add prewiew statement. It gives the audience an overview of the major areas that will be discussed. Today I will tell you about:

1. Origin and History

2. Celebrating and traditions

3. Public Life

2. Body:  

What organizational structure was used in the body of the speech? The speaker used outlining. It was main headings, supporting materials. I want to say, that the speech had not any transitions and signposts. It is very importent to use them. Because they show how all the parts of speech fit together.I suggest to do it like this:

Firstly, I want to tell you about origin and history of Guy Fawkes Day. 

The next and the most interesting part is about celebrating this Day. 

Finally, I would like to mention that Guy Fawkes' Day is not a public holiday.

3. Conclusion: 
 Were all the steps followed (summary, action, emotional appeal?) Yes

Summary: All in all, we spoke about a Guy Fawkes Day, one of the most bizarre holidays celebrated in London. To conclude the speech effective, I suggest to summarize all statements that we've spoke:

Today we learned about the origin and history of Guy Fawkes Day, answered the question "What do people do on this day?" and indicated that this day is not a public day in London.

Action: In fact, there are a lot of holidays celebrated by Londoners. But if one day you visit London, don't miss Guy Fawkes festival to fell the spirit of English traditions and history.(Emotional appeal)