Q&A: Help with script for speech on Dr. Seuss?
Question by Rachel: Help with script for speech on Dr. Seuss?
I have to do a speech on Dr Seuss. It should be 4-5 minutes long. The first 1 to 1 and a 1/2 minutes should be background information, which should be mainly on his poems/books.
Then, the second minute or so should be discussing the types of poems the poet has written. For example, does he mainly write in free verse, or does he use rhythm, rhyme, a set form, etc.? What are some of the subjects that the poet has focused on? Why do you enjoy the poetry of this poet? (Feel free to go beyond what I have suggested here.)
The third part should be about 2- 2.5 minutes, sharing some of the poems the poet has written. It also says to add your personal comments about the poem(s).
Here is what I have so far, but the problem is each part is only like 30 seconds instead of a minute. I NEED HELP!!!!!!!
Part 1:
When most people think of Dr. Seuss, his clever, humorous children’s stories usually come to mind, but Theodore Geisel wrote more than just books. In addition, he created poems and even political cartoons. He began his writing career with the Jack ‘o Lantern, a Dartmouth College humor magazine. After, he gained more fame by writing with Judge, another humor magazine. Seuss credits his mother for his amazing abilities to write poems and other children’s novels. She would soothe her children to sleep by chanting rhymes remembered from her youth. He claims that this greatly influenced his ability and desire to create rhymes.
Part 2:
Dr. Seuss was famous for the rhythm and rhyme of his poems. He used humor, and made-up words to entertain readers of all ages. As a result, his books have been translated into 15 different languages, and sold over 200 million copies worldwide. He was a very persistent man, with his first book, And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street, being rejected 27 times before someone finally recognized his one-of-a-kind talent. He had a very stupendous mind, and his writing expressed it well. His poems show great imagery and use tons of figurative language, which makes these stories so captivating.
Part 3:
Although one of his lesser-known books, Yurtle The Turtle is still a unique story. Many who read it do not know that it was based upon Hitler’s attempt at world domination. He most likely wrote this poem when serving his country in WWII. Read Yertle the Turtle.
Best answer:
Answer by peoplewantducks
For part 3, you can say that Yurtle the Turtle is allegorical – a better word than “based upon”.
You could also go on to mention another of Seuss’ allegorical stories, the Lorax. It has a powerful environmental message about exploiting resources and destruction… etc etc about the Lorax.
These allegories are great ways to convey serious world issues in an entertaining and accessible way to his target audience – children.
And just pad the other two sections out with more information, they seem fine.
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