Persuasive Speech

Directions:  Research, write and deliver a persuasive speech. Your speech will be timed and should not be less than 3 minutes or longer than 5 minutes. You will lose 1 point for each second you are either over or under time, up to 10 points.  Your speech must include an introduction, body, and conclusion as described below in Methods of Delivering a Persuasive Speech. During your speech, you will need to site all of your sources with oral footnotes to avoid plagiarism. Your sources must include a book and a website. Additional sources are optional.  You will also be required to turn in a purpose statement worksheet (see below), typed outline and bibliography for your speech (12 pt font) Due when you present your speech.  Keep this packet with you, as you will need to turn in your critique form before presenting your speech. Failure to do so will result in the automatic deduction of 5 pts.  If you are sick on the day you are scheduled to give your speech, you will be required to give your speech on the next day you are in class. Students who are not prepared to give their speech when scheduled will automatically lose 10 pts from their grade.

Getting Started Definition: A Persuasive Speech is the attempt of a speaker to influence the audience members by shaping, changing, or reinforcing their responses toward an idea, issue, concept or product.

3 Types of Persuasive Speeches 1. The Speech to Inspire- Targets the audiences feelings 2. The Speech To Convince- Used to influence beliefs or attitudes. 3. The Speech to Actuate- Intended to influence a change in behavior or action

Truth Ethics and Influence Persuasive speaking offers considerable opportunity for poor ethical decisions. For this reason, guard you credibility and reputation. Once lost it is difficult to regain. It is acceptable to take and opposing position, but it is important to do so with respect and positive intent. When speaking, check your own intentions. Present your facts in an honest way. As a listener, you should consider the content of the proposal/ position. Be careful not to respond to innuendo or slander. Key Elements of Persuasion- Proofs and Evidence 1. Proofs Extrinsic- ______Intrinsic proofs- ______a. Personal Proof (ethos) – Based on the audience’s perception of the speaker. Commonly known as Credibility. 1. Competence ______2. Character ______3. Sociability ______4. Composure ______5. Extroversion ______b. Emotional Proof (pathos) – Attempts to persuade the audience based on emotional appeals c. Logical Proof (logos) – Occurs when you try to persuade with logical appeals, reasoning and argument. Typical format includes 1) assertion of a proposition 2) evidence to prove the proposition 3) a conclusion binding the first two. d. Mythic Proof (mythos) – This persuasion is formed by broad concepts. It is usually revealed through historic significance or the explanation of why things have occurred in the past. 2. Evidence- preceded by or assigned to an assertion Purpose Statement Worksheet

Name ______

Speech Topic ______

1. What type of persuasive speech are you giving? (circle one)

Inspire Convince Actuate

2. What is your general purpose? ______

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3. Who is your intended audience? ______

4. What is your precise goal? ______

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5. Use the above information to write a purpose statement for your speech. ______

6. What Method of Delivery will you be using for your speech? (circle one) Problem-Solution Need- Plan Refutation Strategy Monroe’s Motivated Sequence