...Persuasive Speech Outline Introduction How many pieces of paper do you go through in a semester? 50? 100? 1000? Now, how many of you throw it in the trashcan when they through with all of them? What about at lunch – how many times do you get a bottled drink to take around school, and end up throwing it right into the trash can when you’re done with it? This is a problem on a very large scale. There are too many people who simply don’t recycle, and this is slowly destroying our planet. I would like to talk about the problems we have with trash slowly building up on our planet, how recycling helps, and what we can do. Body a) There’s a big problem with trash slowly building up on our planet. a. In only a few decades, humans have managed to dump tons of garbage into the ocean. i....
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...Word Wars Over the past decade technology has enabled people to express and showcase the right to freedom of speech in ways that they never could before. Technology promotes freedom of speech but also facilitates hate speech, thus bringing countries into an ongoing brawl. Through text messages, Facebook live, photographs and even videos, the age of the internet has exploded into a time of instant knowledge and access to anything a person has to say, and freely doing so in that matter. In countries where this right is oppressed and real weapons are no use, violent words and actions through the internet has been the result that many have gone to in expressing these undermined struggles (245). Julius Malema, a former South African leader chanted words from an old anti-apartheid anthem that enraged Afrikaners and set off a cultural epidemic on the internet. The words “Dubuiu iBunu” meaning “shoot the Boer” instantly affected not only white farmers, but their counterparts across the world as well. In the coming years, many were killed along with their wives and children due to pure internet violence that was rationed into cruel misunderstandings. This saying was used in comparison to Irish Republican...
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...Persuasive Speech Persuasive Speech Purpose: Explain to the class the dangers involved with texting while driving and persuade them to stop allowing their phone take their mind off the road using the Monroe’s Motivated Sequence. Body First and foremost, texting while driving has become such a big issue among teenagers. Texting, in general, has become the thing to do. Student’s text now more than they talk on the phone. DWT has become most common in kids. A study conducted by Nationwide Mutual Insurance that was released this year found that 19% of all drivers -- and 37% of drivers between the ages of 18 and 27 ---text message behind the wheel. Secondly, the importance of not texting while driving is obvious; we all want to make it to our destination safely. According to SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, instant and text messaging while driving leads the list as the biggest distraction while driving. The study, released in July 2007 and conducted with more than 900 teens from 26 high schools nationwide, revealed that text-messaging while driving is becoming as dangerous as drinking and driving, in terms of inhibiting a teen’s driving abilities. Yet even while 37 percent of teens rated text messaging while driving as “extremely” or “very” distracting, they continue to send and receive text messaging in their moving vehicles anyway...
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...TITLE OF SPEECH: Persuasive Speech Name: INTRODUCTION I. Attention Catcher: In the course of a year, at least 2.3 million people in the United States, including 1 million children are likely to experience at least one period of homelessness, according to Laurie Anderson’s in her 2013 journal “Providing Affordable Family Housing”. II. Listener Relevance: Imagine that you had to live in a two-bedroom apartment with ten other people, or having to live in a space with no heat during the cold Minnesota winters. Now flash back to your childhood, but picture it as if you had to live on the streets with your family, sleeping in shelters some days and bus stations on others. III. Speaker Credibility: Having volunteered with Habitat for Humanity approximately 56 hours this semester, I have learned first hand the importance of affordable housing. IV. Thesis Statement: I am going to convince you that the push for affordable housing is imperative to society. V. Preview of Speech: Affordable housing is beneficial to the well being of families, neighborhoods, and the economy. BODY I. First Main Point: Affordable housing has a positive impact on families. A. Sheila Crowley explains in her 2013 “Journal of Negro Education” that affordable housing is considered to be 30% of a family’s income, but no state has a high enough minimum wage to afford market rate rent. B. When a child has a stable home environment to go back to after school, they are more likely...
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...directly relate your topic to the audience? 0 1 2 3 4 5 4. Did you preview the main points? 0 1 2 3 4 5 BODY: 45 POINTS 1. Was your topic persuasive? Did you try to convince your audience to change an idea, attitude, or belief? Did you attempt to motivate your audience into taking some course of action? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Did you effectively utilize various modes of proof within your argument (i.e. ethos, pathos, logos)? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. Were your main points well researched with adequate subpoints, sufficient evidence, and offer a variety of research? Did you have a sound case for your argument? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4. Did you cite at least six sources verbally and effectively? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 5. Were your sources credible? Did you rely too much on personal opinions/knowledge/experience and uncredible sources? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 6. Were your thoughts and ideas well organized and well focused or did you wander with no sense of direction? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Did you use recognizable transitions or did you switch abruptly from one train of thought to another? 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 CONCLUSION: 15 POINTS 1. Did you review your main points? 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. Did you bring your speech to a satisfactory close or end abruptly? 0 1 2 3 4 5 3. Did your conclusion reinforce your persuasive appeals? 0 1 2 3 4 5 DELIVERY/PREPARATION: 20 POINTS 1. Did you use vocal variety or did you sound monotone? 0 1 2 3 4 5 2. Was your rate...
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...Example Outline Planning to Protect Our Memory Persuasive Speech Outline I. Introduction A. How to Grab their attention 1. Show a picture of the human brain 2. This is a picture of the brain of a twenty five year old vs. the brain of an 85 year old. Deina lives among these people. But she has hope, because there is someone fighting for her. 3. She is not alone. Her neighbor needs a rescuer as well. B. Thesis: The battle against poverty can be won through the efforts of those who have been blessed and who are willing to give of themselves. C. Purpose/Preview: By the end of this discussion I hope to have: 1. Presented a picture of poverty, a way we can fight it, and hope of victory. [Transition: But first, let define poverty.] II. Need A. Court fees and fines that fund crime victims have fallen off B. Around the world, 30% of children suffer from malnutrition, 19% have no access to clean water, 17% will never attend school, and worst of all, 30,000 children under five die each day (UNICEF, 2006). C. A deeper definition 1. Compassion International take the definition of poverty a step further, “Poverty is much more than a lack of money or material possessions—at its core, poverty is a lack of options. It is a mindset of utter hopelessness that overwhelms its victims with difficult circumstances and tells them to give up. Those suffering from poverty can teach us what true joy really is…and how one can find this joy in the most unlikely of places (Compassion...
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...Aristotle wrote these words: Of the modes of persuasion furnished by the spoken word there are three kinds. The first kind depends on the personal character of the speaker; the second on putting the audience into a certain frame of mind; the third on the proof, or apparent proof, provided by the words of the speech itself. These three modes of persuasion are ethos, meaning disposition or character; pathos, which emotion or passion; and logos, meaning argument or discourse. Ethos has to do with who you are, how you present yourself, the way in which you speak and your individual character or integrity. He said that “We believe good men more fully and more readily than others.” An example of this appeal is a speaker who says “I’ve served in the Senate for 24 years…,” an appeal from the speaker’s experience. Pathos involves stirring up people’s emotions and includes appeals to people’s pity, anger, fear, hope, and the like. An example of an emotional appeal is the anti-gun advocate who says, “We must outlaw guns if our children are to be kept safe,” an appeal to the listener’s fears and values. Finally, logos is argumentation and includes arguments, data, statistics, and all types of reasoning. An example of a logical appeal is the statement “Research data demonstrates that commuters have a much higher stress factor than those who work at home,” an appeal to statistics. In considering which of the three is the most powerful, we should be aware that Aristotle didn’t...
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...PERSUASIVE SPEECH GENERAL PURPOSE: To persuade the audience that pit bulls are nice loving dogs. SPECIFIC PURPOSE: To persuade the audience that pit bulls are not naturally dangerous. CENTRAL IDEA: Pit bulls are just like any other dog. It depends on how a pit bull or any other breed of dog is nurtured to determine the characteristics of the dog. Pit bulls are very loving and obedient INTRODUCTION I. Do you have a dog? Does anyone have a pit bull? Well I happy to say that I am a proud owner of 2 blue pits. Their names are Diamond and Jack, and I never been more in love with dog. They are just like my babies. At the end of the summer Diamond had her first litter. I was in awe’s because I was like I’m a grandmother now. They are more than a dog, they are family. II. Pit bulls are just like any other dog. It depends on how a pit bull or any other breed of dog is nurtured to determine the characteristics of the dog. III. Don’t get me wrong I have always been terrified of pit bulls because of all the negative press about pit bulls. I would always hear about a pit bull attacking someone or something. I would watch a show called “Good dogs gone bad.” I never heard anything positive. If wasn’t for my dad getting Jack 2 years ago I would still have a negative perspective. IV. My rival makes numerous definite opinions about pit bulls. Today I will address the myths about pit bulls and how loving and caring they are. [Let’s begin by addressing the myths...
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...Eric Johnson Spc 140 Nov 27,2012 Persuasive speech Title: students choosing mcc Specific purpose: getting undecided h.s students into a career Today As I stand here before you, I will give you a couple key reasons as to why High school graduates should choose Monroe Community College as a starting point in their college career. Most people choose a four year college or university with no specific reason as to why they have chosen it. If you choose Monroe you are given an opportunity to start a new life while also gaining experience for the adult life and future career choices. With over 90 degree and certificate programs MCC offers multiple opportunities to discover the appropriate career choice perfect for you. Especially when coming out of a small high school where students are given options to work closely with teachers and counselors, stepping into a large university where your voice will never be heard, becomes a hard transformation and may not always be the best solution for such students. Here at MCC students are aware of professors available times and are given opportunities to work together. Small class sizes give students motivation to work harder and never feel like just a number but more like a student. If the student should choose to reside on campus the college also provides dormitories which can also give the student experience for living on their own. Living in the dorms students will learn to interact with other and hopefully create new friendships...
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...I have to do a Persuasive speech on texting while driving and i really need some help! I am suppose to have a thesis with three main points and for each of those three main points I need 3 supporting facts. I already wrote this up Thesis Statement. Texting while driving is dangerous because it can not only kill you but also it can kill another person in the same amount of time that it takes to send a text message. The dangers of texting while driving. A- According to Distractions.Gov there are three main types of distractions. Visual, Manual and Cognitive. B- You can get so distracted that you become unaware of your surroundings C- you can get in a accident and could loose your life or the life of another person. How cell phones effect us and impacts us in our everyday life. A- It impacts the way that we talk in our everyday life. B- It affects the way we communicate to people. C- It affects the way you act twards people. Government needs to put a national ban on texting while driving. A- According to GHSA states that there are 9 states that prohibit all drivers from using cell phones while texting. B- Officers can give tickets without any other violations. C- There would be way less accidents if it was banned. What we can do to help stop this and help prevent this from happening to us. A- Turn off your phone when you are on the road. B- Put your phone on silent C- Dont text while driving. Conclusion. So in...
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...Persuasive Speech Assignment - Stem Cells Communications 102 Emre Keskintepe Stems Cells - The Miracle Cure Specific Purpose - I. To achieve passive agreement on stem cells as a scientific advancement that needs implementation into current medicine. Stem cells could benefit millions of people, cure countless diseases and possible save the life of your loved ones and you. Central Idea - I. Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into different cell types in the body and therefore can be used as a internal repair system for the body. Introduction - I. Attention Getter - A. A broken heart is known as a metaphor for the intense emotional pain or suffering we feel after losing a loved one. We all know the damage that a broken heart can cause because we have experienced it ourselves or have seen the reproductions on our loved ones. But a broken heart in medical terms is known as Cardiovascular disease. * The National Institutes of Health states " that Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, and congestive heart failure, is ranked the number one cause of death in the United States" * It has been the leading cause of death every year since 1900 except 1918, when the nation struggled with an influenza epidemic. * Nearly 2600 Americans die of CVD each day, roughly one person every 34 seconds. B. A broken heart is a huge epidemic in America and we need a solution to solve this ever...
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...Emily Bontz COMM 110, Class 1205, MTWTH 8:00 A.M Group Speech June 24, 2013 Travel to Greece Introduction I. Attention Getting Device: Traveling to Greece for the first time is a life-altering experience. The unique culture and the beauty of the spectacular landscapes, alone, are enough to amaze you. Add on the rest of what Greece has to offer and prepare yourself for a long-lasting experience that you will remember forever. II. Orientation Phase: A. Point: Greece is the place where wonderful experiences never end. There is always more to explore, to discover, to see, to taste, and to feel. Expand your senses in a place where the elements of nature offer countless possibilities. B. Adaptation: If you feel overwhelmed by everything you have to do as a student, commit yourself to the following: take a trip to Greece using our travel agency Anywhere Affair. C. Credibility: As college students you’re under stress and if you were like me you like to go to new and exciting places. D. Preview: So if you'd like to go to Greece, three things you would absolutely have to do: 1. Experience our extravagant destinations 2. Dive into the culinary aspect 3. Experience the night life Transition: Let’s take an adventure across the sea and explore the beautiful country of Greece. Body III. The elaborate sights in Greece make you weak at the knees and fall in love all over again. A. From the people of National Geographic ...
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...Topic: The Bottled Water Industry Specific Purpose Statement: To convince Americans to stop buying bottled water and start drinking from our taps; the bottled water industry his hoaxing us into believing that bottled water is healthier for us and better for our environment. Central Idea: To stop Americans from buying bottled water and to have them start drinking from their taps, because the bottled water industry a hoaxing us into believing that bottled water is healthier for us and better for our environment. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Introduction: “Whiskey is for sippen and water is for fighten” This quote from author Mark Twain, is exactly my mission today. I have done the research and am one of the few people who know and understand the truth behind the bottled water industry. I am here to explain to you why we must fight for the world’s most valued resource, stop purchasing bottled water, and to start drinking from our taps. (Connective: Before I begin to tell you why and how to solve the problem I first would like to expose to you all, the problems hidden within the bottled water industry.) Body: I. Bottled water industries are eliminating the access to clean drinking water. A. Nestle is the world’s largest food processing company. 1. Nestles owns 6 water companies: Poland Spring, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ice Mountain, Ozarka, and Arrowhead. ...
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...Persuasive Outline Title of Presentation: Social Network Media Benefits in Business Name of Presenter: Brian Cruz Description of Business Audience and Context (and your role…who are you?): I am a contracted sales and advertisement advisor speaking to a company’s higher management to inform them of the potential benefits from integrating social network media to our sales plan and why we should implement it into business. Introduction: (attention grabber) Good afternoon, my name is ____ “Today I will be covering… (Get interrupted by cell phone) sorry about that I forgot to put my phone on silent. I just got another Facebook notification; a friend suggested that I “like”511 tactical gear. Anyone here have a Facebook account, LinkedIn or something of that sort?” How many of us have family, friends or acquaintances that use it?” What do you use it for? How often do you use it? I personally don’t know anyone who does not use it, and that’s what I’m here to talk about, Social networking media. It seems to be popping up everywhere around us. I see people waiting in lines using Facebook on their phones. Athletes Tweets being quoted on ESPN. Stephen Curry recently signed an endorsement contract with Under Armour and announced a visit to one of their stores on Twitter. I even am starting to notice commercials with the Facebook logo on the advertisement while stating, “Visit us on Facebook.” Thesis Statement: Social media is medium that has great exposure to the...
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...Title: WalMart Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience not to support WalMart. Central Idea: The super-giant retailer WalMart has a negative impact upon many aspects of society, both local and worldwide, and as a result the American people should not support WalMart. Audience: How many people shop at Walmart? Introduction "Always Low Prices" is the famous pledge of WalMart, the retail-giant that features 180,000-foot "Super-Centers that sell everything from tires to groceries to live goldfish. In reality though WalMart's pledge should be "Always Low Prices, Always Low Wages, Always Low Morals, AlwaysLow Ethics"! WalMartis a behemoth corporation that "hauls off a stunning $220 Billion a year from its customers, resulting in a net profit of over 7 billion dollars a year for the company (Hightower 1). The famous blue vests of "associates" and the smiling yellow Dot that promises those low prices are not only common symbols in the United States, but also in nine foreign countries around the world. The super-giant retailer WalMart has a negative impact on many aspects of society, both local and worldwide, and as a result the American people should not support WalMart. Let's begin by looking at the problem of WalMart being a negative force. Body A. When WalMart builds a store in a town, it decimates the economy of the town and forces small-businesses out of business. According to Paul Kurtz's article, "The Decline of small business," when WalMart, "invades...
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