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Speech Analysis. Was this a good speech?. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU3VKVuj6LA. Clear Topic and Purpose. What was the speech about? When did you figure this out? What was the purpose of the speech Inform Did you learn something? Persuade
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Was this a good speech? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU3VKVuj6LA
Clear Topic and Purpose • What was the speech about? • When did you figure this out? • What was the purpose of the speech • Inform • Did you learn something? • Persuade • Did it persuade you the way that the speaker intended? • Did it persuade you another way?
Research • Did the speaker show credibility? • The emotional listener • Stories/ illustrations • Examples • The fact finder • Data • Trends • Specific information • Reveal his/ her sources • Quotes
Organization • Was the speech easy to follow? • Were topics organized well? • Transitions?
Know Your Audience • Who is the intended audience? • Educational level • Experts/ novices • How intimate is the space? • Talking to thousands/ tens? • Volume/ tone? • Is the speaker altering the speech appropriately for the audience?
Delivery • Volume • Is volume just a way to be heard? • Is volume used to stress certain ideas? • Articulation • Mumbling? • Emphasis? • Is the delivery memorable? Why? • Is it appropriate?
Physical Presentation • Visual Aides • Are there any graphs/ charts/ pictures? • Are they necessary? • Do they aid understanding? • Is the speaker too reliant on them? • Do they enhance the overall presentation? • Movements • Does the speaker move? • Is it purposeful? • Is it distracting? Helpful? • Is it appropriate?
Organize the Paper- Introduction • Hook • Who gave the speech • Where/ When it was given • Any necessary background info • The purpose of the speech • Includes a thesis • Whether or not the speech was a success • Your basis for analysis
Organize the Paper- Body • Each paragraph should have a purpose (topic) • Consider • Research • Audience awareness • organization • Delivery • Physical Presentation • How did each of these contribute to the in/effectiveness of the speech? • Use specific examples to support everything • Transition smoothly to the next topic
Organize the Paper- Conclusion • Remind the audience of the major points • Remind the audience of your thesis • Final statement
Citations • If you get the speech from a website, cite it as a website. • MLA Documentation • If you see a speech, take specific notes and document it as a speech.