We should study spoken language because it is very unique and we can see the effect and beauty of spoken language in the works of great speakers and writers. Spoken language is truly an art, which involves many techniques to perfect and master it. One of the techniques is rhetoric. Rhetoric is the art of speaking or writing effectively and persuasively. The ancient Greeks first developed public speaking. Under Roman, the influence of public speaking developed further. This was heavily influenced by Cicero and Aristotle. The speeches I chose to study are Atticus Fitch's closing speech in the novel “Kill a Mockingbird” and William Wallace's “Battle of Falkirk” in the film “Brave heart”. Atticus' speech takes place in a courtroom in Maycomb in the State of Alabama at the trial of Tom Robinson, accused of raping a white woman. This was in the 1930s. Alabama was in the Deep South and was very racist at the time. Mrs. Maudie said, "Atticus Fitch won't win, he can't win." The purpose of Atticus' speech was to raise the issue of Tom Robinson's trial and prove his innocence. Atticus recognizes the jury's difficult position in having to overcome the malaise of racial prejudice and segregation in society. Despite this, Atticus tries hard to convince the jury to carry out an impartial and just sentence. Atticus' opening statement was strong, empathetic, and direct. From the beginning, Atticus' tone is confident and composed. Atticus adds more impact to this opening statement by speaking clearly and slowly allowing the audience to savor every word spoken. Atticus stated that "The State" has not produced an "iota" of evidence, this is definitive and undeniable, for they must answer on the testimony of two witnesses... middle of paper... end in Scots Celtic is not just a affront to the English but reminds men of their heritage and tradition and motivates them to fight for what is rightfully theirs. It would have been completely inappropriate for Atticus to commit such an act in a courtroom. William Wallace was like Atticus in being composed and confident, however, his purpose and the techniques he used to motivate his audiences contrasted greatly. William Wallace's use of the techniques was successful as he was able to motivate the Scots to fight the English. Atticus, despite his techniques and use of spoken language, was unable to motivate the jury to find Tom Robinson innocent. However, I think Atticus Fitch's speech was more emotional and motivating because he used his techniques carefully and precisely and did the best he could, but "Atticus Fitch won't win, he can't win"..”