446 COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DR. SEUSS 447
448 COMMEMORATIVE SPEECHES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss
Commentary
“The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss” is an imaginative speech that celebrates the life and work of Theodor
Geisel, otherwise known as Dr. Seuss. The speaker’s creative language, thoughtful structure, and use of
Seuss’s own words results in a memorable and fun commemorative speech. A video of the speech is
available online and on the DVD of student speeches. Below is a brief synopsis.
Introduction: The introduction consists of paragraphs 1–2. Paragraph 1 creates an immediate bond with
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