Manuscript Speech Analysis
Speech Analysis Worksheet
Background Information:
Who is the speaker?
What is the title of the speech?
When was the speech delivered?
Where was the speech delivered? (location, event, occasion)
Who is the intended audience of the speech?
Content/Persuasive Analysis: What does the speech say and How does it persuade??
What is the tone of the speech?
What is the purpose/objective of the speech?
What is the overall persuasive technique used in the speech? Use evidence from the speech to support your answer.
| Emotional Appeal: These are appeals to the emotions of the audience. What evidence can you find of this persuasive technique in the speech? | Logical Appeal: These are appeals to logic and fact, or to the power of reason. What evidence can you find of this persuasive technique in the speech? | Ethical Appeal: These are appeals based on the credibility and manner of the speaker. What evidence can you find of this persuasive technique in the speech? |
Was the speech presented in an ethical manner? What fallacies did you notice? Support your thoughts with information you learn from the text.
How effective was this speech as a persuasive speech? Why? GIVE REASONS!
