English homework

2.8 Communications Workshop: Evaluating a Speech

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Speech Analysis Worksheet

Content

Purpose:

Speaker’s background knowledge:

Influences (traditional, cultural, historical):

Listener’s background knowledge:

See the “Types of Arguments” table on page 412 for more information.

Arguments Evidence/Support Possible flaws

1. A. A.

B. B.

2. A. A.

B. B.

3. A. A.

B. B.

4. A. A.

B. B.

5. A. A.

B. B.

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Delivery

Repeated words:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Emphasized words/phrases:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Tone:

Word choice (positive or negative language):

Rate of speech (fast, moderate, slow):

Appropriateness for audience, subject, occasion:

Non-verbal gestures

Eye contact:

Facial expressions:

Gestures:

Pauses:

Increases or decreases in speaking volume:

Overall Impression

Speaker:

Speech: