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For this assignment, you will be watching and critically analyzing a speech from the list at the bottom of the
page. You will use the Canons of Rhetoric as your guide. Specifically, you will be answering questions listed on
the following pages related to the Canons of Rhetoric. The purpose of this assignment is to practice critically
evaluating the information we are receiving. This not only helps us evaluate the information we receive, but
also helps us make decision based on our criticisms. Furthermore, critiquing a speech helps us offer
constructive criticism rather than ineffective criticism.
The assignment specifics are below:
Select a speech from the list below
The title of your speech will be the name of the speaker and/or speech
Answer each question using complete sentences
You should be analyzing, evaluating, and critiquing when answering
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Use examples and descriptions of speech to support your evaluation
Your answers should be in paragraph format organized by headings
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Headings and subheadings will be
BOLDED
below where questions are
No introduction or conclusion needed
No outside research needed
Minimum of 600 words
Legible font, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, double spaced
Failure to follow the format and questions will result in poor evaluation
Speeches to choose from:
Matthew McConaughey winning Best Actor-
Impractical Jokers Best Man Speech-
Conner Informative Speech Tommy John Surgery-
Best Man Speech-
George W. Bush Post 9/11 Speech-
Ellen Commencement Speech-
https://youtu.be/M6pPBqfrAnI