讲好中国故事——“外研社杯”英语演讲大赛获奖作品修辞劝说研究

Conveying Chinese Stories Effectively—An Exploration of Rhetorical Persuasion in Top Performances from the “FLTRP Cup” National English Speech Contest

在当今全球化时代,优秀的口头表达能力不仅能使人在多元化的竞争中脱颖而出,而且还是传播优秀灿烂的本国文化的有效媒介。而演讲作为口头表达的重要方式之一,因其本身具有典型的劝说性和美学影响力,一直备受重视。本文选取2017~2021年“外研社杯”英语演讲大赛获奖作品,运用西方古典修辞理论,从修辞劝说的角度探讨元话语如何在演讲中实现人品诉诸、情感诉诸和理性诉诸,旨在为提高我国英语学习者演讲水平,进而为更好地讲好中国故事添砖加瓦。

In the era of globalization, outstanding oral communication skills not only enable individuals to excel in diverse competitions, but also serve as an effective medium for disseminating rich and vibrant Chinese culture. Speech, as a prominent form of oral expression, has been highly regarded due to its persuasive and aesthetic impact. This study examines several top performances from the “FLTRP Cup” National English Speech Contest from 2017 to 2021 and uses Western classical rhetoric theory to explore how metapdiscourse realizes ethos, logos, and pathos in speeches from the perspective of rhetorical persuasion. The study aims to enhance the speech proficiency of English learners in China and facilitate the conveying of Chinese stories effectively.