Analyzing Speeches Using SOAPSTone

Analyzing Speeches Using SOAPSTone

By Samantha Jost

Multiple Choice

Why is understanding who the speaker is important to analyzing a speech?

• The more important they are, the better.

• The president gives important speeches.

• Looking at who a speaker is in relation to the audience can tell us a lot about the effect of their speech.

• The louder the speaker is, the better of a public speaker they are.

Multiple Choice

If a speaker is speaking to middle schoolers, how might they change their approach?

• They will talk very formally and use highly academic language

• They will will read picture books and sing songs.

• They will give a TED Talk.

• They will use middle school friendly language and use references that are relatable.

Open Ended

What do you think the goal of a graduation speech is?

Multiple Choice

True or false? When looking at the tone of a speech, you should mention any uses of figurative language.

• TRUE

• FALSE