Course:Interpersonal Communication
Unit: Creating Speeches
Deliverable Length: 4–6 paragraphs
Visit the following Web site: http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm
Choose 1 speech from the list to analyze and describe. You are to include the following in your discussion:
•Provide the link to the speech you chose, so your classmates can read the speech as well.
•Explain what that speech means to you.
◦Paraphrase it according to your own interpretation.
•Assess the effectiveness in delivering the message, based solely on the words used.
◦Does the speech reference other speeches, leaders, or any written documentation?
If so, does that impact the message of the speech?
•If you were delivering this same speech today, what visuals would make this speech stronger?
•How would you make the speech more impactful? ◦Think about how you could affect this speech.