Ethos, Logos & Pathos

We just had our Impromptu speaking activity for our Communication III (Speech Communication) Class. We are asked to pick three words/concepts form three perky boxes of Madame Inton. We are given 5 minutes to integrate those words/concepts into a sensible speech. The three words/concepts that I have picked are Bill Gates, Shirley Temple and Rallies. I decided to talk about the Nature of University of the Philippines Students. Well, I would not be elaborating how Bill Gates, Shirley Temple and Rallies are connected to the students of Philippines’ premiere state university (I know, UP students are vain, but sometimes, they rather be humble. Haha). But anyway, I know it was benta. Here is how my Speech Evaluation Form looked like (The ones in purple font are stronger points; the ones in red are weak points). I got a score of 95 points (1.25), a score away from Uno! Oh well, I was in a debater mode during my impromptu speech so I was literally a Machine Gun of Words.

Speech Evaluation Form
(From the Department of Arts and Communication, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines-Manila)

INTRODUCTION (15 points): Got 14 points

• Gained audience’s attention
• Established speaker’s credibility and goodwill
  
• Revealed topic
  
• Clear, informative central idea/claim
  
• Prepared audience for the rest of the speech (preview, needs, definition)

BODY (40 points): Got 40 points

• Main points clearly defined
• Each main point developed with appropriate detail
  
• Topic development appropriate for assignment
• Transitions used effectively (examples, testimony, statistics)
  
• Logical arrangement of ideas
  
• Used clear source citation
• Relation and inclusion of audience
• Appropriate use of visual aid (if any)

CONCLUSION (15 points): Got 15 points
Fabulous conclusion!

• Prepared audience for end
• Vivid ending used
• Reinforced central idea/claim

PRESENTATION AND DELIVERY (30 points): Got 26 points

• Extemporaneous delivery
  
• Enthusiasm for subject
  
• Gestures/movements | Good!
  
• Eye contact | Good!
  
• Appropriate word choice
  
• Vivid word choice
  
• Fluency
• Pronunciation

OTHER COMMENTS

• Slow down!!!
  
• Avoid the filler “You know”
  
• You don’t sound convincing at some point
  
• You’re creepy when you make a speech! Haha, I don’t know why this is a strong point! Maybe, creepiness would eventually equate to respect. Haha!