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Listen to your assigned video clip and answer the questions below. Number and separate your responses. Write in complete sentences. Include a heading with your name, assignment title, and the speaker you are analyzing.

Write as much as you need to answer the questions completely and thoroughly. There is no length requirement. Strong responses are thought out and include a high level of detail, sound reasoning, and insightful conclusions. Formatting should be easy to read and writing should adhere to standard grammar, punctuation, spelling, and mechanics. See the rubric on Blackboard for additional evaluation criteria.

It is recommended to listen to the clip multiple times as you craft your responses.Questions #1 and #2 work best if you listen to the clip WITHOUT viewing the video.

1. Analyze the speaker's vocal qualities. (Describe the projection/volume, tempo/rate, pitch/tone, and pauses/vocalized pauses. State at least three conclusions based on your observations.)

2. Explain how the speaker's verbal delivery might engage or disengage listeners. (Provide at least three specific examples.)

Questions #3 through #5 work best if you listen to the clip while viewing the the video.

3. What is speaker's delivery style? (Impromptu, manuscript, extemporaneous, or memory? Justify your answer with at least three specific reasons.)

4. What speech type does this message fit best? (Informative, persuasive, or commemorate/entertain? Justify your answer with at least three specific reasons.)

5. How does the speaker's verbal delivery fit the type of speech and purpose of the message?