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Descriptive Speech
Impromptu Speech
Rubric Code:
B5W3AC
By
jmaloneswfc
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Descriptive Speech
Poor
0.25 pts
Fair
0.5 pts
Good
0.75 pts
Excellent
1 pts
Delivery
Speaking Quality
15 pts
Poor
Read directly from paper, could not clearly understand the words, talked too quickly or too slowly, tone of voice was innappappropriate for the setting.
Fair
Occasionally read from the paper, but spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.
Good
Nice voice quality and speed, made connections with the audience, and spoke very clearly.
Excellent
Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience and elocution was immaculate. Emotional connection made through voice.
Nonverbal
10 pts
Poor
Minimal eye contact, fidgeting excessively. No facial expressions or many distracting gestures.
Fair
Some eye contact, and a small amount of fidgeting. No facial expressions or some distracting gestures.
Good
Made eye contact, did not fidget, and showed expressions while speaking.
Excellent
Made excellent and even eye contact with the audience without fidgeting. Expressions were natural and exciting.
Adhere to Time Limit
5 pts
Poor
Less than 1 minute or more than 6 minutes
Fair
More than 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Less than 1 minute and 30 seconds
Good
More than 4 minutes. Less 2 minutes.
Excellent
Approaches 2-3 minutes.
Description of Topic
Organization
25 pts
Poor
Containing irrelevant information. Organization is incorrect.
Fair
Somewhat clear or consise.
Good
Good organization; Had both parts; semi-clear and consistent; average thesis statement
Excellent
Excellent organization; not concerned with an introduction; proper conclusion of what is being described.
Sense of Imagery
15 pts
Poor
Language choice is basic or vague and little to no use of imagery
Fair
Language is accurate with little use of imagery
Good
Language is appropriate and begin to create images for the listener’s mind
Excellent
Language is strong and specific and create an image that lingers in the listener’s mind
Use of stylistic devices
15 pts
Poor
No attempt to use stylistic devices to enhance the meaning of the speech.
Fair
An attempt to use at least one stylistic device (e.g., repetition, parallelism, anecdotes, analogies, figurative language, different types of appeals) but it does not enhance the effectiveness of the speech.
Good
Effective use of at least one stylistic device (e.g., repetition, parallelism, anecdotes, analogies, figurative language, different types of appeals) enhances the effectiveness of the speech.
Excellent
Skillful use of various stylistic devices (e.g., repetition, parallelism, anecdotes, analogies, figurative language, different types of appeals) greatly enhance the effectiveness of the speech
Language
15 pts
Poor
Inappropriate use of language distracts the audience because it is too informal or too imprecise given the topic and purpose of the speech.
Fair
Use words that may be unsuited to the topic, audience or purpose of the speech; word choice lacks originality and fails to convey an appropriate tone for the speech.
Good
Uses appropriate language and word choice, but with less sophistication, expressiveness and/or originality.
Excellent
Uses sophisticated and varied language that is suited to the topic and audience; word choice is concise, original, and effectively conveys the appropriate tone given the purpose of the speech.
Keywords:
Descriptive Speech
Subjects:
Communication
English
Types:
Presentation
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