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Choose an persuasive speech from TED TALK Links to an external site. to evaluate persuasive presentation from Ted Talk or other appropriate speech found.

Persuasive Speech Critique
SPEAKER’S NAME:
Topic:
Overall Assessment of Speech
For each of the following criteria, mark an “X” in the space nearest the adjective that best indicates your
assessment of the speaker’s performance.
SPEECH CONTENT
Introduction
Creative attention getter
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Identifies Problem
States need/problem(s) explicitly
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Documents the extent of the problem
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Points supported with evidence
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Provides A Solution
Explains how solution works
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Tells how solution solves the problem
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Points supported with evidence
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Delivery
Avoids nervous mannerisms
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Clothing establishes credibility
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Varies speech rate and pitch
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Purposeful body movements
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Gives eye contact to entire audience
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Speaks loudly enough
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Sounds well-rehearsed
Strong _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Weak
Written Assessment
Please write complete sentences and provide examples to illustrate what you observed. You need to write
200 words for this part of assignment.
Question 1: Was the speaker’s argument convincing? Why or why not? Give two examples.
Question 2: How did the speaker establish a sense of professionalism, such as the use of visual
aids, sources, dress, and so on. Give examples.
GENERAL COMMENTS: