Laura KirbyMcIntosh OCT For classroomtraining purposes only Do not reproduce without permission WHAT MAKES A GOOD RANT A rant is usually done with wit and humor while at the same time expressing an opinion a position or just something that you think is important ID: 555981
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HOW TO RANT LIKE RICK
Laura Kirby-McIntosh, O.C.T. ©
For classroom/training purposes only
Do not reproduce without permissionSlide2
WHAT MAKES A GOOD RANT?
A rant is usually done with wit and humor, while at the same time expressing an opinion, a position, or just something that you think is important. Slide3
A TOPIC THAT IS CURRENT / A SHOT THAT IS FAIR
A good rant responds to something that is in the news right now; an event/issue that lots of people are talking about
Your topic
should not be threatening, include profanity or malign an individual or organizations’ reputation
.
There’s a difference between fair criticism and slander!Slide4
A VERY CLEAR STRUCTURE
Intro
– Establish the topic of the
rant, quickly.
Middle
–
Provide
a challenging statement which makes the listener/viewer think….The “AHA!” moment.
End
– Wrap up with a
strong, powerful statement
that leaves the listener/viewer with an understanding of the topic, i.e. a summary with a catch. The catch should include content but could also be a facial expression/movement.Slide5
AN INTERESTING USE OF MOVEMENT
Rick’s rants are usually filmed as he walks down an alley covered in graffiti/street art
The moving camera and the shifting angles add emphasis to his words, and add to the sense of urgency
The movements are carefully rehearsed, with split-second timingSlide6
FUN FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Rick’s facial expressions often communicate his emotions—shock, outrage, disgust, anger, etc.
Rick also makes direct eye contact with the camera throughout most of his rant and uses varied intonationSlide7
END STRONG
Rick’s rants usually end with a biting one-liner, delivered with him looking straight at the camera.
The conclusion leaves us thinking
...which, after all, is the whole point!Slide8
Helpful Links
http://www.youtube.com/user/MercerReport
http://www.mun.ca/rant/winners2010.php
http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/21/why-i-rant/