Speech Analysis Essay

Speech Analysis Essay

Watch an online speech/presentation of 20 minutes or longer. ( please cite the presentation you would use)

Write a speech analysis essay of 2-3 pages 

 I: List the speaker, date, location, & topic, and describe the audience.  Describe each of these elements and analyze the effect that each of these elements had on the speaker and/or speech. 

 II: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of each part of the speaker's introduction (attention getter, revelation of topic, statement of credibility, statement of central idea, preview of main points).  

 III: Summarize each of the speaker's main points. What pattern of organization did the speaker utilize? Was this effective? Why or why not?

 IV: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of the evidence/supporting material that the speaker used.  

 V: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of the speaker's language.  

 VI: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of the speaker's delivery.  

 VII: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of each part of the speaker's conclusion.