link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIAm1g_Vgn0
Purpose: The purpose of this video is to inform. While watching the news, it seems that the racial divides we have constructed are growing deeper. Amal Kassir, a Syrian-American poet believes that to solve this overcoming fear, we simply can just ask each other our names. Amal is a young Muslim activist born and raised in Colorado. In the video, Amal shares her experiences of what it's like to feel like the "elephant in the room" and how being Muslim has made her feel both humanized and ostracized. She goes on to say that the first step to solving these problems is to start by asking "What is your name"?
Audience: Generally, TED Talks are geared towards the general public. Specifically to Amal's talk, the audience leans more towards English-speaking people most likely above the age of twelve. She makes use of her poetry writing skills and incorporates bits and pieces into her talk to be more engaging with her audience.
Context: The context is in the context of the stereotypes and irrational fears that have prevented us from speaking to a person face to face versus making judgments beforehand. A lot of times, because of the stereotypes we've come to learn, it prevents us from getting to know a person for who they really are. We assume we know everything about them at first glance.
Text: TED Talks typically do not have text in their videos. Rather, a person must actively listen to the speaker. Amal uses specific words and phrases in her talk that make her more relatable and more enjoyable to watch.
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