As you listen to the speech, try to determine whether it hits the mark or seems a bit off. [substeps] Do not base your critique on your own personal opinion, but on how the speaker would be perceived by a wider audience.
[header] How to critique a speech [title] Decide whether the speech resonates with the target audience. [step] The content, including word choice, references and anecdotes, should be tailored to the audience who will be listening to the speech. For example, a " don't do drugs " speech aimed at first graders will sound very different from one meant to teach awareness to college students.