Discussion Post
Watch the YouTube video "Bad Public Speaking Example 1" then evaluate the speech by addressing the following:
1) Audience: What was the speaker's target audience? How do you know?
2) Introduction: Identify the speaker's attention-getter, topic, and thesis. Did the attention-getter grab your interest? Why or why not? What was the speaker's thesis or central idea?
3) Body: What pattern of organization did the speaker use? What types of persuasion did the speaker use? Were they effective? Why or why not?
4) Conclusion: Did the speaker end strongly? Why or why not?
5) Presentation Aids: How did the speaker use presentation aids?
6) Delivery: Was the delivery of the speech effective? Why or why not?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.