COMM- 1315 Public Speaking Listening Report Essay- after reading Chapter 3 Listening Report Essay – 100 Points This assignment is designed to prove that you have gained skill in critically examining an oral presentation by a speaker. You will complete this assignment using the website www.AmericanRhetoric.com. Choose a speech from The Top 100 Speeches and complete the assignment as if you were present when the speech actually occurred. Do not use movie speeches. For this assignment, you need to familiarize yourself with the questions below Do not just answer the questions; the questions should guide your essay. After you watch the presentation, you will write a 1-2 page essay. The questions should guide your essay. If you do not understand the question, refer to your textbook and/or ask your instructor. The Setting What was the date and time of the speech? Who was the speaker? Who was the audience (what was the size and demographic make-up?)? What topic did the speaker address? The Speaker Did you have any information about the speaker prior to attending the speech? Was the speaker introduced? What qualifications for speaking on this subject did the speaker have? What was your initial impression of the speaker? How would you rate the speaker’s ethos? Introduction Did the speaker gain attention effectively? What type of opening device was used in the introduction? What was the thesis?Was it clearly stated? Did the speaker clearly preview the main points? Body What were the main points? What Organizational Pattern did the speaker use? What types of supporting material did the speaker use for each main point? Was the support relevant and adequate? Were source citations included and clear? Did the speaker make use of good transitions? If informative, did the speech expand your knowledge of the topic? If persuasive, did you find the arguments/appeals compelling? Conclusion Was there an adequate summary? What type of closing device was used? Delivery Did the speaker use appropriate eye contact, vocal variety, gesture, tone? Did the speaker articulate clearly and pronounce words correctly? How did the speaker’s rate and volume impact delivery? What were the strongest aspects of the speaker’s delivery? What were the weakest aspects? Overall What was your overall impression of the speech? How would you rate this speech? (5=A, 4=B, 3=C, 2=D, 1=F) Format Essay must be written in narrative format, using complete sentences. Essay must also employ appropriate grammar, word usage, and spelling.
Speech Introduction
Dr. King, Jr.’s speech "I Have a Dream" is considered as the finest discourse ever conveyed in U.S.A history. In 1963, it brought together Americans of all ethnicities at the Lincoln Memorial. The discourse is an outstanding portrayal of compelling rhetoric that extensively uses emotional and stylistic strategies. The discourse has come to signify the battle for civil human rights and a new age of sovereignty. Dr. King asserted that reforming society is a mission for the future with great passion and force. His comments took on new impact as a echo of the socio-political environment of the country and established the ideal for whereby each U.S citizen should fight. His message was intended to motivate Americans to act and lead better lives.