What information is the speaker trying to convey

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Problem: Ted Talk Review

There are 5 part questions that need to be answered with the Ted Talk video "The problem with plastics -- and how they're changing the environment" by Patricia Villarrubia-Gomez.

Part I

(Minimum 100 Words)

Write a short biography of the speaker. Use the Ted Talk website and the Internet to research the speaker. Do not cut and paste! Please do your research and use your own words!

Part II

(Minimum 100 Words)

i. In your own words, what do you believe to be the key idea of this speech?
ii. What information is the speaker trying to convey?

Part IIII

i. Using the Definitions from the Required Readings, identify which type of speech this was: Information, Persuasion, or Entertainment?

ii. Name two sources the speaker cited.

(Quotes from another person, quotes from a book or magazine, lyrics from a song or a poem, parts of a famous document, research statistics from a researcher or research project, etc.

Part IV

(Minimum 100 Words)

i. Was the speaker a credible person to speak on this topic? Why or Why not?
ii. Did the speaker appear confident, well-prepared, and knowledgeable? Give Example

Part V

(Minimum 100 Words)

i. Was the speech well organized and easy to follow? Give Example
ii. Was the speaker effective? Why or Why not?

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