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Listen to one of these oral histories of Holocaust survivors, and reflect on what you notice about the use of first-person sound (rather than an announcer's voice) in making an emotional and persuasive impact.

Life After the Holocaust

Choose two sample "This I Believe" recordings to listen to.  You may choose from the original 1950 series, the contemporary revival, or the SHU summer reading event.

How does the sound of the speaker's voice affect your understanding of the speaker's point?  Note any particularly unusual effect that the speaker accomplishes by making a conscious choice about volume, speed, pitch, timing, etc. 

How can you use your own voice in a creative way, to help you to make your point?