TED TALK ANALYSIS
• Choose (1) persuasive TED Talk presentation (click the link to go to site), preferably 12 minutes or less in length, but you may pick any one you'd like.
• Briefly describe the presentation. Answer WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY. What is the specific purpose?
• Analyze and discuss the CONTENT, ORGANIZATION, and DELIVERY of the presentation and assess its OVERALL PERSUASIVE EFFECTIVENESS and WHY. Include an assessment of CREATIVITY and INNOVATION within each section as well.
Speaking to Persuade
CONTENT
USE OF APPEALS
Provide specific examples and assess their effectiveness, and provide suggestions if necessary.
• LOGICAL (logos)
• EMOTIONAL (pathos)
• SPEAKER CREDIBILITY (ethos)
ORGANIZATION
DELIVERY
OVERALL PERSUASIVE EFFECTIVENESS and WHY or WHY NOT?
YOUR FINAL ASSESSMENT
