SOAPSTone Speech Evaluation Concepts

The video tutorial introduces SOAPSTone, a method for evaluating speeches by breaking them down into six elements: Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, and Tone. Each element is explained in detail, and an example analysis of a speech from 'Lord of the Rings' is provided. The tutorial also guides viewers on how to evaluate a speech by focusing on one element at a time, ensuring that the speech meets its intended goals.

What is the primary goal of using SOAPSTone in speech evaluation?

• To confuse the listener

• To entertain the audience

• To highlight the organizational structure

• To memorize the speech

What does the 'S' in SOAPSTone stand for?

• Syntax

• Structure

• Speaker

• Subject

Which element of SOAPSTone focuses on the credibility of the speaker?

• Tone

• Occasion

• Audience

• Speaker

What should you look for when identifying the 'Occasion' in a speech?

• The audience's reaction

• The length of the speech

• The time and place of the speech

• The speaker's attire

When analyzing the 'Audience' element, what is important to identify?

• The audience's common characteristics

• The speaker's background

• The location of the speech

• The speech's duration

What is the 'Purpose' element concerned with in SOAPSTone?

• The speaker's attire

• The reason for the speech

• The location of the speech

• The audience's attire

What does the 'Subject' element focus on in SOAPSTone?

• The speech's length

• The main idea of the speech

• The speaker's tone

• The audience's reaction

Which element of SOAPSTone deals with the speaker's attitude?

• Purpose

• Tone

• Occasion

• Audience

In the 'Return of the King' speech, who is the speaker?

• Gandalf

• Frodo

• Aragorn

• Legolas

What is the first step in evaluating a speech using SOAPSTone?

• Memorize the entire speech

• Focus on one element at a time

• Consider personal beliefs

• Ignore the speaker's tone