{"id":22387,"date":"2023-06-28T22:54:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T22:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/analyzing-a-10-minute-speech-speech-of-your-choosing-please-make-it-academically-appropriate\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T22:54:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T22:54:41","slug":"analyzing-a-10-minute-speech-speech-of-your-choosing-please-make-it-academically-appropriate","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/analyzing-a-10-minute-speech-speech-of-your-choosing-please-make-it-academically-appropriate\/","title":{"rendered":"Analyzing a 10 minute speech – speech of your choosing please make it academically appropriate"},"content":{"rendered":"

RHETORICAL CRITICISM ESSAY<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Objective:<\/span><\/b> To demonstrate the
\nuse and effects of rhetorical devices in a publicly delivered speech, and to
\nfamiliarize students with basic public speaking concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions:<\/span><\/b> This essay
\nassignment requires reflection and analysis based on observation of a publicly
\ndelivered speech utilizing concepts covered in class. Normally, you would have
\nto attend the speech. However, COVID-19 has prevented this from happening. You
\nmay now watch a speech on YouTube. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Make sure you are selecting a speech that
\nis a minimum of 10 minutes.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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When analyzing a speech, context, content and delivery must
\nbe considered. Therefore, this critique must include the following topics, as
\ndiscussed in class:<\/span><\/p>\n

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A.   <\/span><\/span><\/span>Speaker and Subject Identification: (a)
\nbiographical background of the speaker and credibility in subject area, (b)
\nidentification of the subject and the relationship of subject to the speaker.
\nThis task will require the selection and citation of sources to back your
\nclaims.<\/span><\/p>\n

B.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Audience and Occasion Analysis: (a) a
\ndescription of the occasion for the speech, including why you chose to observe
\nthe speech, and (b) a description of the audience following the Guidelines
\nfor Conducting an Audience Analysis<\/u> (see below).<\/span><\/p>\n

C.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Structure of the Speech: (a) identify the
\ngeneral and specific purposes, (b) identify the central idea, (c) identify the
\nmain points and supporting materials, and (d) describe the organization and
\ndevelopment of ideas and the adequacy of the introduction and conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n

D.   <\/span><\/span><\/span>Delivery of the Speech: (a) identify and
\ncritique the vocal delivery techniques including use of language and
\ntransitions, and (b) identify and critique the physical delivery techniques
\nincluding use of visual aids and body movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

E.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Effectiveness of the Speech: (a) critique
\nthe audience response to the speech, and (b) analyze the overall effectiveness
\nof the speech.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This assignment should be written in formal
\nessay style and should be typed, about 5-6 pages, not including the title and
\nreference pages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Evaluation of the paper will be based on
\nthese criteria (100 points):<\/span><\/p>\n

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1.<\/span><\/span>Treatment of Topic\/Organization (as
\ndescribed above) (80 pts)<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/span><\/span>Mechanics and Delivery (grammar, spelling,
\nneatness, APA style): (20 pts)<\/span><\/p>\n

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The paper should consist of approximately
\neighty percent argument based on personal observation and twenty percent
\ndefinitions of the concepts from class to support or refute your argument.
\nPlease see the Sample Rhetorical Criticism Essay<\/u> provided below.<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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