Instruction for Speech Analysis 3
Total Points: 30 points
Watch the following persuasive speech on youtube.com and then critique it.
Putting the Brakes on Teenage Driving
The analysis should be two full pages in length, double space, 12-point and typewritten. Please turn in your analysis via Canvas. In the analysis, you should
1. Briefly summarize the central idea of the speech (3 points)
2. Clearly identify TWO different support materials used in the speech (4 points)
a. Definition
b. Vivid Image
c. Example
d. Narrative
e. Comparison and Contrast
f. Analogy
g. Testimony
h. Statistics
3. The speaker’s visual aids are not effective. What is your specific suggestion to improve her visual aids? (3 points)
4. In addition to ineffective visual aids, identify THREE areas for improvement. Do not simply say “bad” or “weak”. You should explain how or why the speaker is doing poorly. You may use the following items in your critique. (9 points)
5. Tell the speaker how to repair the THREE weaknesses. Make sure your advices are measurable and specific. (9 points)
6. Estimate the percentage of Ethos, Logos, and Pathos used in this speech.
For instance, Ethos: 30% Logos: 30% and Pathos: 40%. Supply ONE specific example of Ethos, Logos OR Pathos used this speech (2 points). (For Ethos, Logos and Pathos, see Persuasion Online.ppt on Canvas)
