What sort of proposition does the speaker make for their speech? (Is this centered around a proposition of fact, value, or policy, and why?)
What was your knowledge of this issue before hearing about this speech and what was your stance (opposed, no opinion, or in favor)? Did the speakers’ message target you (why or why not)?
How effective were the speakers use of sources and examples in attempting to persuade (and why do you think they were effective or ineffective)? Were there any examples in particular that stuck out to you?
Based on your baseline understanding of logos (logic), ethos (credibility, competence, and character), and pathos (appeal to emotion), how would you rate the speaker’s use of each of these persuasive appeals and why?
How would you describe the speakers’ use of structure and transitional elements to help you follow his speech and argumentation? Did his problems, causes, and solutions link to each other and make sense? (Why were they effective or ineffective?)
