Date: Time: Location: Speaker Name: In an effort to practice your listening skills, write a reflection paper analyzing the following: I. The Speech Objectives II. The Audience and Context for the Speech III. Speech Content and Structure A. Before the speech B. The speech opening C. The speech body D. The speech conclusion IV. Delivery skills and techniques A. Enthusiasm and connection to the audience B. Visual aids C. Use of stage area D. Physical - gestures and eye contact E. Vocal variety F. Language V. Intangibles A. How did the speech make you feel? B. Were you convinced? C. Would you want to listen to this speaker again? D. Were there any original ideas or techniques you observed? Method of Evaluation: I. Organization II. Grammar, spelling and typographical errors III. Thoroughness IV. Demonstration of effective critical thinking, observation, analysis and application of course materials throughout V. References: Minimum of two scholarly references used (in addition to text); APA formatted reference page and in text citations used as needed. What Is A Christmas Movie? Chase Owen This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND Picture your absolute, most favorite Christmas movie to watch each year. Now ask yourself why this is a Christmas movie to you? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND This is my favorite! This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Background: Definition: There is not a set definition for ‘Christmas Film’ so the best way to describe this genre is to look at its values- Family, helping others, fellowship, etc. (Saporito, 2015) Personal: I am an avid Die Hard fan, watching the film consistently as a Christmas film for years. Also, as an adult who has experienced more than 30 American Christmas seasons, I qualify as a veteran of Christmas. Proposition Statement: When stacked up against all other films, it is undeniable that Die Hard is one of the most unique and exciting Christmas films of all time, prove me wrong. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Intent Why do people watch it and why was it made? Why do Americans watch Christmas films? (Saporito, 2015) Die Hard not only does that but… (Stephen, 2018) This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND Statistics How does it measure up? American Christmas Films have… Die Hard Has: 18 mentions of Christmas 21 distinct Christmas elements Plays songs such as Jingle Bells Making it 99.2% more ‘Christmassy’ than others. (Stephen, 2018) Culture What do we believe to be a Christmas Film? American Christmas Films Are (Saporito, 2015) Die Hard is…… (Arnold, 2018) Conclusion Intent To Watch Statistics to Support What Do W.