Assignment 2: Speech Analysis Essay
You need to watch ONE of the speeches listed below at least twice, and write a three paragraph essay analyzing the effectiveness of the speech. This is a graded assignment and is required for course completion.
Speeches to choose from:A. Ronald Regan, Challenger Disaster SpeechPrinted speech or Video
B. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia, Commencement speech at Harvard UniversityPrinted speech or Video
C. Malcolm X – The Ballot or the Bullet SpeechPrinted speech or Video
D. Malala Yousafzai – Women’s Rights and Education SpeechPrinted speech or Video
YOUR ESSAY SHOULD CONTAIN 3 PARAGRAPHS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.
Paragraph 1: ContentSentence 1 – Who was the speaker?Sentence 2- Where was the speech given?Sentence 3 – When was the speech given? (month and year)Sentence 4 – Why was the speech given?Sentence 5 – What made the speaker qualified to give this speech?
Paragraph 2: DeliverySentence 1 – What words were repeated or emphasized?Sentence 2 – Rate of speaking: Was it fast, medium, or slow? Did the speaker switch from one speed to another?Sentence 3 – Volume: Did the speaker speak softly, loudly, or did it vary?Sentence 4 – Did the speaker use a positive or negative tone?Sentence 5 – What non-verbal gestures did the speaker use? (eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, pauses)
Paragraph 3: Overall impressionSentence 1 – What type(s) of persuasive appeals did the speaker use? (Logos is based on logic or reason. Ethos is based on the character, credibility, or reliability of the writer. Pathos, or emotional appeal, appeals to an audience’s needs, values, and emotional sensibilities.)Sentences 2 & 3 – Copy two quotes from the speech to give an example of this type of argument.Sentence 4 – Do you think the speech was successful? (tell why or why not)
YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE QUICK AND EASY GUIDE TO MLA TO CITE YOUR SOURCES.
Please save your speech analysis essay as a Word (.doc) document. If you don’t have Word, feel free to type your essay directly into the submission box, but be sure to still format it in MLA style. You may also use OpenOffice, Google docs, etc.
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