Public Address Speech Analysis about Ronald Reagan: Tear Down This Wall

Public Address Speech Analysis about Ronald Reagan: Tear Down This Wall

The purpose of this assignment is to think about the speech as a whole. Writea paper (A) 

describing, (B) analyzing and (C) evaluating a speech. Each analysis paper should be 

written in essay format. Papers should be a minimum of2-3Pages. You will be graded on 

content and how well you understand the course material, reasoning and how well you 

synthesize material, as well as grammar and mechanics. 

Items to address in each Analysis Paper: 

• In the introductory paragraph briefly explain who is speaking and why. 

• In the body of the speech include: 

– Describe the context of the event; an explanation of the speeches historical 

background; an explanation of the primary and secondary audiences of the 

speech; and an explanation of the structure of the speech. 

 What information is used? Facts? Opinions? Inferences? Is the 

information adequate to meet the needs of the audience? 

– Analyze at least three strategies used by the speaker to meet the needs of 

the audience at the event (audience analysis). 

 Who is the audience, what are the goals of the speaker and how 

does he or she seek to achieve them? Are their multiple audiences? 

Why is the particular audience important to the speaker? 

– Evaluate the success of the event; what the purpose of the speech was; if 

the speakers’ purpose was achieved and how do you know if it was 

achieved. 

 How is language and emotion used to reach the audience? Is the 

speaker successful in establishing the appropriate tone? 

• In the conclusion discuss what you took away from the speech. How did the 

speaker impact you? What did you take away from the speech?