You will develop your analysis of a TED talk – http://www.ted.com/talksFirst, select a “talk” (aka presentation or speech) that interests you from the 1,100 TED Talks (ranging in length from 3 to 18 minutes)Second, listen to the presentation several times, paying close attention to how the individual uses non-verbal communication, composes sentences, and organizes thoughts, etc. Use the outline below to structure your analysis:1. Purpose: General and specific purpose (and implied if different from stated purpose)2. Non-verbal deliveryMovement in Your SpeechVisual AidsStrategies for SuccessPathos: tone, emphasis, engagementLogos: clarity, conciseness, arrangementEthos: credibility, expectation, referenceStyleAppeals (to emotions, logic, ethos)Figurative language (similes, metaphors, symbols, imagery)Use of language, word choices (diction)Passive or active voiceSimple or complex sentences; short or long sentencesOral strategies and tacticsMusicVolumeSpeech patterns (articulation, intonation, emphasis)Other sound effectsThird, develop your analysis using all 5 of the areas above.
