Which video did you decide to watch? Was the speech informational, persuasive, or both? Please explain.

Please watch one of the videos below:

Jobs, S. (2005). Steve Jobs’ Stanford University commencement speech: How to live before you die [Video file]. TED Talks. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html (15:04)

Pausch, R. (2007, Dec 20). Randy Pausch’s last lecture: Really achieving your childhood dreams [Video file]. Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo (1:16:27)

In your threaded discussion response, answer the following questions:

a. Which video did you decide to watch? Was the speech informational, persuasive, or both? Please explain.

b. What techniques (pathos, ethos, or logos) were used to connect to the audience? Please describe a clear connection between the technique and the example you identified.

c. Did the speaker inspire you to achieve your dreams? If so, how? Please answer as the professor is asking.