Conduct a Web search to locate a video of a modern speech. Evaluate the speaker's purpose and the speaker's delivery. Consider h
ow the delivery does, or does not, enhance the speaker's purpose. Also, consider any evidence the speaker uses to make a point. Is it accurate? Does it effectively support, or does it distract? Write a paragraph or two below and make sure to include a link to the speech you evaluated.
Studying other speakers is a critical skill, one of the 25 essential skills for a public speaker. The ability to analyze a speech will accelerate the growth of any speaker.
The Speech Analysis Series is a series of articles examining different aspects of presentation analysis. You will learn how to study a speech and how to deliver an effective speech evaluation. Later articles will examine Toastmasters evaluation contests and speech evaluation forms and resources
