Ted talks

Select a presentation from TED’s “11 Must-See TED Talks" webpage. Watch the speech a few times. Answer each of the following questions with detailed sentences: 0 What was the specific purpose of this speech? 0 What was the thesis of this speech? 0 Was the introduction effective? Did it have an attention-getter, reveal the topic, show credibility, and preview main points? Defend your answer. 0 Was the body clearly organized? Why or why not? 0 List the main points. Were the visual aids prepared and presented well? 0 Were the main points supported? How? With examples, statistics, testimony? Did the speaker use language that was clear, appropriate, and effective? 0 Was the conclusion effective? Was the main idea summarized and reinforced? Was there a vivid ending? 0 Did the speaker maintain strong eye contact? 0 Were vocal characteristics (articulation, volume, rate, and variety) effective? What part was particularly moving emotionally? 0 Were body movements appropriate? Gestures? Facial expression? 0 What was your overall impression of the speaker? Did the speaker hold your interest? What new information, belief, or attitude did you gain from the speaker? Use quotes from the speech itself to defend your answers.