Appeal of the speech

The exam asks you to discuss the appeal of Neil Gaiman’s speech “Make Good Art”. By making sure his speech appeals to his audience, Gaiman successfully achieves his intention of informing them of different advice that can be useful when starting a career in the arts. 

First, Gaiman builds ethos and shows he is a knowledgeable person with a successful career in the arts field, and thus he is qualified to give advice to other artists. This helps the audience perceive him as a credible speaker whose advice they should follow. By admitting that he did not go to college himself, Gaiman shows that he is honest, which most likely appeals to his audience.

The composition of Gaiman’s speech also helps with the appeal of his speech. His main points are clea...