30 Questions when preparing for a Speech
CONTENT
Speech
Development
1.
Was the speech organized (i.e. opening, body, conclusion)?
2.
Did the structure and organization support the purpose of
the speaker?
3.
Was there a structure that held the audience’s attention?
4.
Were examples, illustrations, facts and figures used to
support the speech?
5.
Did the speech flow logically and smoothly?
Effectiveness
6.
Was I able to determine the speaker’s purpose?
7.
Did the speech relate directly to the purpose?
8.
Was the speech subject appropriate to the audience?
9.
Was the audience’s attention held?
10.
What was the audience’s reception to this speech?
Speech Value
11. Did the
speaker say something meaningful and valuable to the audience?
12. Has the
speaker made a contribution to the audience’s thinking?
13. Humourous: was the speech enjoyed?
14. Was original
material presented? (New or different thoughts)
DELIVERY
Physical
Delivery
15. Did the
speaker’s overall appearance support their purpose?
16. Did the body
language exhibited match the words of the speaker?
Voice
17. Was vocal
variety exhibited?
18. Did the
speaker’s voice support their purpose (angry, sad, uplifting, energetic)?
19. Could the
speaker be heard by everyone?
20. Was the
voice used for emphasis (loud, demanding, soft, whispering)?
Manner
21. Was the
speaker enthusiastic about their subject?
22. Did the
speaker exhibit confidence and assurance?
23. Did the
speaker show interest in the audience?
LANGUAGE
Appropriateness
24. Was the
language used appropriate to the audience?
25. Did the
language support the purpose of the speaker?
26. Were the
words chosen vivid, clear, evocative?
Correctness
27. Were words
pronounced correctly by t he speaker?
28. Were the
words used correct in their meaning/definition?
29. Was the
speaker master of the words? How
effective was the use of words?
30. How did I
feel about this speaker and speech?
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