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30 Questions for Speech Evaluation
In order for a speaker to improve they need
feedback from objective observers. If you are evaluating a speaker here are some points you should consider:
Speech Development
Was the speech organized (i.e. opening, body, conclusion)?
Did the structure and organization support the purpose of the
speaker?
Was there a structure that held
the audience’s attention?
Were examples, illustrations, facts and
figures used to support the speech?
Did
the speech flow logically and smoothly?
Effectiveness
Was I able to determine the speaker’s purpose?
Did the speech relate directly to the purpose?
Was the speech subject appropriate to the audience?
Was the audience’s attention held?
What was the audience’s reception to this speech?
Speech Value
Did the speaker say something meaningful and valuable to the
audience?
Has
the speaker made a contribution to the audience’s thinking?
Humorous:
was the speech enjoyed?
Was
original material presented? (New or different thoughts)
DELIVERY
Physical Delivery
Did the speaker’s overall appearance
support their purpose?
Did
the body language exhibited match the words of the speaker?
Voice
Was vocal variety exhibited?
Did the speaker’s voice support their purpose (angry,
sad, uplifting, energetic)?
Could the speaker be heard by everyone?
Was the voice used for emphasis (loud, demanding, soft, whispering)?
Manner
Was the speaker enthusiastic about their subject?
Did the speaker exhibit confidence and assurance?
Did the speaker show interest in the audience?
LANGUAGE
Appropriateness
Was the language used appropriate to the audience?
Did the language support the purpose of
the speaker?
Were the words chosen vivid,
clear, evocative?
Correctness
Were words pronounced correctly by t he
speaker?
Were the words
used correct in their meaning/definition?
Was the speaker master of the words?
How effective was the use of words?
How did I feel about
this speaker and speech?
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