Faas

Persuasive Speech Rubric

0-4 unsatisfactory 8 okay 12 good 16 excellent

Hook grabs audience’s

attention

Clearly states the

problem, giving
background information

Solution/position clearly
states what speaker
wants audience to do or
believe (circle which)
Reasons for position are
well-supported by
evidence (does not make
unwarranted claims)
Acknowledges and
addresses the
counterargument

Clincher leaves an
effective lasting
impression on audience

Uses rhetorical devices

to make effective points

Uses logos, ethos, and

pathos to convince
audience

Argument is clear and

convincing

Voice is conversational,
varied, clear, and
enthusiastic

Speaker makes eye

contact frequently with
audience.

Speeches must be approximately 5-7 minutes and 2.5 pages long (double spaced) or 650 words

Speech total: ________/176

Works Cited: ________/44

Practice Evaluation: ________/30

TOTAL: _______/250