A Rhetorical Analysis: Round 2-The Speech Version
Rhetoric: The art and study of using language effectively and persuasively
Analysis: A presentation of the results from studying the nature of something
A rhetorical analysis is an examination of how well the components of an argument work together to persuade or move the audience (104). Chapter 5, In Everything’s an Argument, covers the elements of a rhetorical analysis, but refer to pages 123-134 to view an example of an analysis and to read a guide on how to compose an analysis. In your analysis, you must identify and evaluate the author’s:
¶ Purpose (Why)
¶ Claim (What)
¶ Target audience (to Whom)
¶ Appeal to logos, ethos, and pathos (How)
¶ Use of rhetorical devices (With which tools)
You must cite specific examples (direct quotations and paraphrasing) from the speech or from any parts of chapters 1 through 5, Chapter 12, or our classes’ rhetorical device packet to support your analysis. Use the NFA Research Guide, Chapter 20 of your textbook, and the outline handout to properly format your speech and in-text citations.
You may work with a partner or work alone for this speech. First, you will select a speech from www.ted.com that is no longer than 10 minutes long. Second, you will view the speech several times, and then you will compose a rhetorical analysis of the speech using outline format. Finally, you will present the speech to the class.
If you work with a partner, you will submit only one speech outline. However, each of you is expected to speak the same amount of time (~2-3 minutes), and you will both earn the same grade. Your speech, not including the viewing of the speech you analyzed, will be between 4-6 minutes. You may use a PowerPoint presentation, but it is optional.
Goals for the Rhetorical Analysis Speech:
· Effectively use direct quotations to enhance your speech
· Prove and explain how/why the speaker is effective
Due Dates:
Speech from ted.com: ______
Presentations: ______
Name/s: ______Date: ______Channel: _____
Length: ______minutes______seconds
Rhetorical Analysis Speech Grading Rubric
Outline Format ______/20
· Times New Roman, 12 point font (including title)
· Heading is double-spaced & includes: Student Name, Teacher Name, Course/Channel, Date.
· Speech heading includes: Type of Speech, Topic, Specific Purpose, Central Idea.
· In body citations are cited properly (e.g. (Author 5). Or (“Title” par 5).).
· Works Cited page is in ABC order.
· Works Cited entries are formatted properly.
· All sources cited in the essay are on the Works Cited page.
· All sources on the Works Cited page are cited in the essay.
· Includes rhetorical examples and explanations.
· Each sentence is a new bullet.
Content ______/100
· Writing is clear and easy to understand.
Introduction
· Grabber gained the audience’s attention.
· The central idea and main points are mentioned in the introduction.
Body
· Ideas are organized.
· The speaker analyzes instead of summarizes the information.
· All direct quotations have a lead in and a follow up.
· Transitions connect one support point to the next.
· The speaker correctly identifies and evaluates the author’s purpose, claim, target audience, appeal to logos, ethos, and pathos, and use of rhetorical devices (at least 3).
Conclusion
· Reemphasizes the central idea and main points.
· Connects back to the introduction.
· Leaves the audience with a memorable and positive impression.
· Does NOT say, “that’s it,” “so now you know,” “I’m done,” etc.
Delivery ______/30
· Projection, Diction, Expression, and Pitch (speaks loudly and clearly with appropriate speed)
· Avoids fillers (uh, um, and, and uh, you know, like, so, I mean, well, etc.)
· Eye contact (looks at and speaks to all classmates)
· Posture (stands up straight, does not lean or sway)
· Effective use of note cards (places cards on lecture, does not flip/tap them, does not read)
· Avoids distracting gestures (too much hand movement, plays with hair/pen/hoodie, etc.)