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Descriptive Speech 
Descriptive Speech
Rubric Code: Z226XAC
By gjdlopez
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric 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.



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