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Persuasive speeches are one of the three most used speeches in our daily lives. Persuasive speech is used when presenters decide to convince their presentation or ideas to their listeners. A compelling speech aims to persuade the listener to believe in a particular point of view. One of the most iconic examples is Martin Luther King’s ‘I had a dream’ speech on the 28th of August 1963.

In this article:

What is Persuasive Speech?

Here are some steps to follow:, persuasive speech outline, final thoughts.

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Persuasive speech is a written and delivered essay to convince people of the speaker’s viewpoint or ideas. Persuasive speaking is the type of speaking people engage in the most. This type of speech has a broad spectrum, from arguing about politics to talking about what to have for dinner. Persuasive speaking is highly connected to the audience, as in a sense, the speaker has to meet the audience halfway.

Persuasive Speech Preparation

Persuasive speech preparation doesn’t have to be difficult, as long as you select your topic wisely and prepare thoroughly.

1. Select a Topic and Angle

Come up with a controversial topic that will spark a heated debate, regardless of your position. This could be about anything. Choose a topic that you are passionate about. Select a particular angle to focus on to ensure that your topic isn’t too broad. Research the topic thoroughly, focussing on key facts, arguments for and against your angle, and background.

2. Define Your Persuasive Goal

Once you have chosen your topic, it’s time to decide what your goal is to persuade the audience. Are you trying to persuade them in favor of a certain position or issue? Are you hoping that they change their behavior or an opinion due to your speech? Do you want them to decide to purchase something or donate money to a cause? Knowing your goal will help you make wise decisions about approaching writing and presenting your speech.

3. Analyze the Audience

Understanding your audience’s perspective is critical anytime that you are writing a speech. This is even more important when it comes to a persuasive speech because not only are you wanting to get the audience to listen to you, but you are also hoping for them to take a particular action in response to your speech. First, consider who is in the audience. Consider how the audience members are likely to perceive the topic you are speaking on to better relate to them on the subject. Grasp the obstacles audience members face or have regarding the topic so you can build appropriate persuasive arguments to overcome these obstacles.

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4. Build an Effective Persuasive Argument

Once you have a clear goal, you are knowledgeable about the topic and, have insights regarding your audience, you will be ready to build an effective persuasive argument to deliver in the form of a persuasive speech. 

Start by deciding what persuasive techniques are likely to help you persuade your audience. Would an emotional and psychological appeal to your audience help persuade them? Is there a good way to sway the audience with logic and reason? Is it possible that a bandwagon appeal might be effective?

5. Outline Your Speech

Once you know which persuasive strategies are most likely to be effective, your next step is to create a keyword outline to organize your main points and structure your persuasive speech for maximum impact on the audience.

Start strong, letting your audience know what your topic is, why it matters and, what you hope to achieve at the end of your speech. List your main points, thoroughly covering each point, being sure to build the argument for your position and overcome opposing perspectives. Conclude your speech by appealing to your audience to act in a way that will prove that you persuaded them successfully. Motivation is a big part of persuasion.

6. Deliver a Winning Speech

Select appropriate visual aids to share with your audiences, such as graphs, photos, or illustrations. Practice until you can deliver your speech confidently. Maintain eye contact, project your voice and, avoid using filler words or any form of vocal interference. Let your passion for the subject shine through. Your enthusiasm may be what sways the audience. 

Close-Up of Mans Hands Persuading Someone

Topic: What topic are you trying to persuade your audience on?

Specific Purpose:  

Central idea:

  • Attention grabber – This is potentially the most crucial line. If the audience doesn’t like the opening line, they might be less inclined to listen to the rest of your speech.
  • Thesis – This statement is used to inform the audience of the speaker’s mindset and try to get the audience to see the issue their way.
  • Qualifications – Tell the audience why you are qualified to speak about the topic to persuade them.

After the introductory portion of the speech is over, the speaker starts presenting reasons to the audience to provide support for the statement. After each reason, the speaker will list examples to provide a factual argument to sway listeners’ opinions.

  • Example 1 – Support for the reason given above.
  • Example 2 – Support for the reason given above.

The most important part of a persuasive speech is the conclusion, second to the introduction and thesis statement. This is where the speaker must sum up and tie all of their arguments into an organized and solid point.

  • Summary: Briefly remind the listeners why they should agree with your position.
  • Memorable ending/ Audience challenge: End your speech with a powerful closing thought or recommend a course of action.
  • Thank the audience for listening.

Persuasive Speech Outline Examples

Male and Female Whispering into the Ear of Another Female

Topic: Walking frequently can improve both your mental and physical health.

Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience to start walking to improve their health.

Central idea: Regular walking can improve your mental and physical health.

Life has become all about convenience and ease lately. We have dishwashers, so we don’t have to wash dishes by hand with electric scooters, so we don’t have to paddle while riding. I mean, isn’t it ridiculous?

Today’s luxuries have been welcomed by the masses. They have also been accused of turning us into passive, lethargic sloths. As a reformed sloth, I know how easy it can be to slip into the convenience of things and not want to move off the couch. I want to persuade you to start walking.

Americans lead a passive lifestyle at the expense of their own health.

  • This means that we spend approximately 40% of our leisure time in front of the TV.
  • Ironically, it is also reported that Americans don’t like many of the shows that they watch.
  • Today’s studies indicate that people were experiencing higher bouts of depression than in the 18th and 19th centuries, when work and life were considered problematic.
  • The article reports that 12.6% of Americans suffer from anxiety, and 9.5% suffer from severe depression.
  • Present the opposition’s claim and refute an argument.
  • Nutritionist Phyllis Hall stated that we tend to eat foods high in fat, which produces high levels of cholesterol in our blood, which leads to plaque build-up in our arteries.
  • While modifying our diet can help us decrease our risk for heart disease, studies have indicated that people who don’t exercise are at an even greater risk.

In closing, I urge you to start walking more. Walking is a simple, easy activity. Park further away from stores and walk. Walk instead of driving to your nearest convenience store. Take 20 minutes and enjoy a walk around your neighborhood. Hide the TV remote, move off the couch and, walk. Do it for your heart.

Thank you for listening!

Topic: Less screen time can improve your sleep.

Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience to stop using their screens two hours before bed.

Central idea: Ceasing electronics before bed will help you achieve better sleep.

Who doesn’t love to sleep? I don’t think I have ever met anyone who doesn’t like getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential for our bodies to rest and repair themselves.

I love sleeping and, there is no way that I would be able to miss out on a good night’s sleep.

As someone who has had trouble sleeping due to taking my phone into bed with me and laying in bed while entertaining myself on my phone till I fall asleep, I can say that it’s not the healthiest habit, and we should do whatever we can to change it.

  • Our natural blue light source is the sun.
  • Bluelight is designed to keep us awake.
  • Bluelight makes our brain waves more active.
  • We find it harder to sleep when our brain waves are more active.
  • Having a good night’s rest will improve your mood.
  • Being fully rested will increase your productivity.

Using electronics before bed will stimulate your brainwaves and make it more difficult for you to sleep. Bluelight tricks our brains into a false sense of daytime and, in turn, makes it more difficult for us to sleep. So, put down those screens if you love your sleep!

Thank the audience for listening

A persuasive speech is used to convince the audience of the speaker standing on a certain subject. To have a successful persuasive speech, doing the proper planning and executing your speech with confidence will help persuade the audience of your standing on the topic you chose. Persuasive speeches are used every day in the world around us, from planning what’s for dinner to arguing about politics. It is one of the most widely used forms of speech and, with proper planning and execution, you can sway any audience.

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Persuasive Speech Outline, with Examples

March 17, 2021 - Gini Beqiri

A persuasive speech is a speech that is given with the intention of convincing the audience to believe or do something. This could be virtually anything – voting, organ donation, recycling, and so on.

A successful persuasive speech effectively convinces the audience to your point of view, providing you come across as trustworthy and knowledgeable about the topic you’re discussing.

So, how do you start convincing a group of strangers to share your opinion? And how do you connect with them enough to earn their trust?

Topics for your persuasive speech

We’ve made a list of persuasive speech topics you could use next time you’re asked to give one. The topics are thought-provoking and things which many people have an opinion on.

When using any of our persuasive speech ideas, make sure you have a solid knowledge about the topic you’re speaking about – and make sure you discuss counter arguments too.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • All school children should wear a uniform
  • Facebook is making people more socially anxious
  • It should be illegal to drive over the age of 80
  • Lying isn’t always wrong
  • The case for organ donation

Read our full list of  75 persuasive speech topics and ideas .

Ideas for a persuasive speech

Preparation: Consider your audience

As with any speech, preparation is crucial. Before you put pen to paper, think about what you want to achieve with your speech. This will help organise your thoughts as you realistically can only cover 2-4 main points before your  audience get bored .

It’s also useful to think about who your audience are at this point. If they are unlikely to know much about your topic then you’ll need to factor in context of your topic when planning the structure and length of your speech. You should also consider their:

  • Cultural or religious backgrounds
  • Shared concerns, attitudes and problems
  • Shared interests, beliefs and hopes
  • Baseline attitude – are they hostile, neutral, or open to change?

The factors above will all determine the approach you take to writing your speech. For example, if your topic is about childhood obesity, you could begin with a story about your own children or a shared concern every parent has. This would suit an audience who are more likely to be parents than young professionals who have only just left college.

Remember the 3 main approaches to persuade others

There are three main approaches used to persuade others:

The ethos approach appeals to the audience’s ethics and morals, such as what is the ‘right thing’ to do for humanity, saving the environment, etc.

Pathos persuasion is when you appeal to the audience’s emotions, such as when you  tell a story  that makes them the main character in a difficult situation.

The logos approach to giving a persuasive speech is when you appeal to the audience’s logic – ie. your speech is essentially more driven by facts and logic. The benefit of this technique is that your point of view becomes virtually indisputable because you make the audience feel that only your view is the logical one.

  • Ethos, Pathos, Logos: 3 Pillars of Public Speaking and Persuasion

Ideas for your persuasive speech outline

1. structure of your persuasive speech.

The opening and closing of speech are the most important. Consider these carefully when thinking about your persuasive speech outline. A  strong opening  ensures you have the audience’s attention from the start and gives them a positive first impression of you.

You’ll want to  start with a strong opening  such as an attention grabbing statement, statistic of fact. These are usually dramatic or shocking, such as:

Sadly, in the next 18 minutes when I do our chat, four Americans that are alive will be dead from the food that they eat – Jamie Oliver

Another good way of starting a persuasive speech is to include your audience in the picture you’re trying to paint. By making them part of the story, you’re embedding an emotional connection between them and your speech.

You could do this in a more toned-down way by talking about something you know that your audience has in common with you. It’s also helpful at this point to include your credentials in a persuasive speech to gain your audience’s trust.

Speech structure and speech argument for a persuasive speech outline.

Obama would spend hours with his team working on the opening and closing statements of his speech.

2. Stating your argument

You should  pick between 2 and 4 themes  to discuss during your speech so that you have enough time to explain your viewpoint and convince your audience to the same way of thinking.

It’s important that each of your points transitions seamlessly into the next one so that your speech has a logical flow. Work on your  connecting sentences  between each of your themes so that your speech is easy to listen to.

Your argument should be backed up by objective research and not purely your subjective opinion. Use examples, analogies, and stories so that the audience can relate more easily to your topic, and therefore are more likely to be persuaded to your point of view.

3. Addressing counter-arguments

Any balanced theory or thought  addresses and disputes counter-arguments  made against it. By addressing these, you’ll strengthen your persuasive speech by refuting your audience’s objections and you’ll show that you are knowledgeable to other thoughts on the topic.

When describing an opposing point of view, don’t explain it in a bias way – explain it in the same way someone who holds that view would describe it. That way, you won’t irritate members of your audience who disagree with you and you’ll show that you’ve reached your point of view through reasoned judgement. Simply identify any counter-argument and pose explanations against them.

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4. Closing your speech

Your closing line of your speech is your last chance to convince your audience about what you’re saying. It’s also most likely to be the sentence they remember most about your entire speech so make sure it’s a good one!

The most effective persuasive speeches end  with a  call to action . For example, if you’ve been speaking about organ donation, your call to action might be asking the audience to register as donors.

Practice answering AI questions on your speech and get  feedback on your performance .

If audience members ask you questions, make sure you listen carefully and respectfully to the full question. Don’t interject in the middle of a question or become defensive.

You should show that you have carefully considered their viewpoint and refute it in an objective way (if you have opposing opinions). Ensure you remain patient, friendly and polite at all times.

Example 1: Persuasive speech outline

This example is from the Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Specific purpose

To persuade my audience to start walking in order to improve their health.

Central idea

Regular walking can improve both your mental and physical health.

Introduction

Let’s be honest, we lead an easy life: automatic dishwashers, riding lawnmowers, T.V. remote controls, automatic garage door openers, power screwdrivers, bread machines, electric pencil sharpeners, etc., etc. etc. We live in a time-saving, energy-saving, convenient society. It’s a wonderful life. Or is it?

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Example 2: Persuasive speech

Tips for delivering your persuasive speech

  • Practice, practice, and practice some more . Record yourself speaking and listen for any nervous habits you have such as a nervous laugh, excessive use of filler words, or speaking too quickly.
  • Show confident body language . Stand with your legs hip width apart with your shoulders centrally aligned. Ground your feet to the floor and place your hands beside your body so that hand gestures come freely. Your audience won’t be convinced about your argument if you don’t sound confident in it. Find out more about  confident body language here .
  • Don’t memorise your speech word-for-word  or read off a script. If you memorise your persuasive speech, you’ll sound less authentic and panic if you lose your place. Similarly, if you read off a script you won’t sound genuine and you won’t be able to connect with the audience by  making eye contact . In turn, you’ll come across as less trustworthy and knowledgeable. You could simply remember your key points instead, or learn your opening and closing sentences.
  • Remember to use facial expressions when storytelling  – they make you more relatable. By sharing a personal story you’ll more likely be speaking your truth which will help you build a connection with the audience too. Facial expressions help bring your story to life and transport the audience into your situation.
  • Keep your speech as concise as possible . When practicing the delivery, see if you can edit it to have the same meaning but in a more succinct way. This will keep the audience engaged.

The best persuasive speech ideas are those that spark a level of controversy. However, a public speech is not the time to express an opinion that is considered outside the norm. If in doubt, play it safe and stick to topics that divide opinions about 50-50.

Bear in mind who your audience are and plan your persuasive speech outline accordingly, with researched evidence to support your argument. It’s important to consider counter-arguments to show that you are knowledgeable about the topic as a whole and not bias towards your own line of thought.

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14.6 Sample Persuasive Speech Outlines

Sample Outline : Persuasive Speech Using Topical Pattern

By Janet Aguilar

Specific Purpose: To persuade my classmates to eliminate their Facebook use.

Introduction: There she was late into the night, still wide awake staring at her phone’s screen. In fact, she had to be at work early in the morning, but scrolling through her Facebook account kept her awake. That girl was me before I deactivated my Facebook account. I honestly could not tell you how many hours I spent on Facebook. In the survey that I presented to you all, one person admitted to spending “too much” time on Facebook. That was me in the past; I spent too much time on Facebook. Time is precious, and once it is gone it does not return. So why do you spend precious time on Facebook? Time that could be spent with family, resting, or just being more productive.

Thesis/Preview: Facebook users should eliminate their usage because Facebook can negatively affect their relationships with others, their sleeping patterns and health, and their ability to focus on school work.

I. Family relationships can be affected by your Facebook usage.

A. In the survey conducted in class, 11 of 15 students confessed to having ignored someone while they were speaking.

1. Found myself ignoring my children while they spoke.

2. Noticed other people doing the same thing especially in parks and restaurants.

B. According to Lynn Postell-Zimmerman on hg.org, Facebook has become a leading cause for divorce.

C. In the United States, 1 in 5 couples mentioned Facebook as a reason for divorce in 2009.

Transition: We have discussed how Facebook usage can lead to poor relationships with people, next we will discuss how Facebook can affect your sleep patterns and health.

II. Facebook usage can negatively affect your sleep patterns and health.

A. Checking Facebook before bed.

1. In my survey 11 students said they checked their Facebook account before bed.

2. Staying on Facebook for long hours before bed.

B. Research has shown that Facebook can cause depression, anxiety, and addiction.

1. According to researchers Steels, Wickham and Acitelli in an article in the Journal of Social & Clinical Psychology titled “Seeing everyone else’s highlight reels: How Facebook usage is linked to depressive symptoms,” because Facebook users only view the positive of their friend’s life, they become unhappy with their life and it can lead to becoming depressed and unhappy.

2. Marissa Maldonado on psychcentral.com concluded from recent studies that “Facebook increases people’s anxiety levels by making them feel inadequate and generating excess worry and stress.”

3. Facebook addiction is a serious issue, according to the article “Too much Facebook leads to anger and depression” found on cnn.com and written by Cara Reedy.

a. Checking Facebook everywhere we go is a sign of addiction

b. Not being able to deactivate your Facebook account.

Transitions: Many of you have probably never thought of Facebook as a threat to your health, but we will now review how it can affect you as a college student.

III. Facebook negatively affects students.

A. I often found myself on Facebook instead of doing schoolwork.

B. I was constantly checking Facebook, which takes away from study time.

C. I also found myself checking Facebook while in class, which can lead to poor grades and getting in trouble with the professor.

D. A study of over 1,800 college students showed a negative relationship between amount of Facebook time and GPA, as reported by Junco in a 2012 article titled “Too much face and not enough books” from the journal Computers and Human Behavior.

Conclusion: In conclusion, next time you log on to Facebook, try deactivating your account for a few days and see the difference. You will soon see how it can bring positive changes in your family relationships, will avoid future health problems, will help you sleep better, and will improve your school performance. Instead of communicating through Facebook, try visiting or calling your close friends. Deactivating my account truly helped me, and I can assure you we all can survive without Facebook.

Junco, R. (2012). Too much face and not enough books: The relationship between multiple indices of Facebook use and academic performance.  Computers in Human Behavior, 28(1), 187-198.

Maldonado, M. (2014). The anxiety of Facebook. Psych Central. Retrieved from http://psychcentral.com/lib/the-anxiety-of-facebook/

Postell-Zimmerman, L. (1995–2015). Facebook has become a leading cause in divorce cases . HG.org. Retrieved from http://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=27803

Reedy, C. (2015, March 2). Too much Facebook leads to envy and depression . CNNMoney. Retrieved from http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/02/technology/facebook-envy/

Steers, M. L. N., Wickham, R. E., & Acitelli, L. K. (2014). Seeing everyone else’s highlight reels: How Facebook usage is linked to depressive symptoms . Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 33(8), 701-731. DOI:10.1521/jscp.2014.33.8.701

Sample Outline : Persuasive Speech Using Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Pattern Speech to Actuate: Sponsoring a Child in Poverty

Specific Purpose: To actuate my audience to sponsor a child through an agency such as Compassion International.

Introduction (Attention Step)

I. How much is $38? That answer depends on what you make, what you are spending it for, and what you get back for it. (Grabber)

II. $38 per month breaks down to a little more than $1.25 per day, which is probably what you spend on a snack or soda in the break room. For us, it’s not very much. (Rapport)

III. I found out that I can provide better health care, nutrition, and even education for a child in Africa, South America, or Asia for $38 per month by sponsoring a child through Compassion International. (Credibility)

IV. If I can do it, maybe you can too: (Bridge)

Thesis: Through a minimal donation each month, you can make the life of a child in the developing world much better.

Preview: In the next few minutes, I would like to discuss the problem, the work of organizations that offer child sponsorships, how research shows they really do alleviate poverty, and what you can do to change the life of a child.

I. The problem is the continued existence and effects of poverty. (Need Step)

A. Poverty is real and rampant in much of the world.

1. According to a 2018 report of the Secretary General of the United Nations, 9.2% of the world lives on less than $1.90 per day.

a. That is 600 million people on the planet.

2. This number is supported by the World Poverty clock of the World Data Lab, which states that 8% of the world’s population lives in extreme poverty.

a. The good news is that this number is one third of what it was in 1990, mostly due to the rising middle class in Asia.

b. The bad news is that 70% of the poor will live in Africa, with Nigeria labeled the “Poverty Capital of the World,” according to the Brookings Institute.

B. Poverty means children do not get adequate health care.

1. One prevalent but avoidable disease is malaria, which takes the lives of 3000 children every day, according to UNICEF.

2. According to the World Health Organization, diarrheal diseases claimed 2.46 million lives in 2012 and is the second leading cause of death of children under 5.

C. Poverty means children do not get adequate nutrition, as stated in a report from UNICEF.

1. Inadequate nutrition leads to stunted growth.

2. Undernutrition contributes to more than one third of all deaths in children under the age of five.

D. Poverty means children are unlikely to reach adult age, according to the CIA World Factbook quoted on the Info please website.

1. Child mortality rate in Africa is 8.04% (percentage dying before age 5), while in North America it is 0.64%

2. Life expectancy in sub-Saharan Africa is almost 30 years less than in the U.S.

E. Poverty also means children are unlikely to receive education and be trained for profitable work.

1. Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names, states the Global Issues website on Poverty Facts.

2. UNESCO, a part of the United Nations, reports that less than a third of adults in sub-Saharan Africa have completed primary education.

Transition: Although in all respects poverty is better in 2019 than it has been in the past, poverty is still pervasive and needs to be addressed. Fortunately, some great organizations have been addressing this for many years.

II. Some humanitarian organizations address poverty directly through child sponsorships. (Satisfaction Step)

A. These organizations vary in background but not in purpose. The following information is gleaned from each organization’s websites.

1. Compassion International is faith-based, evangelical.

a. Around since the early 1950s, started in Korea.

b. Budget of $887 Million.

c. Serves 1.92 million babies, children, and young adults.

d. Works through local community centers and established churches.

2. World Vision is faith-based, evangelical.

a. Around since the 1950s.

b. Budget of far over $1 Billion.

c. 60% goes to local community programs but more goes to global networks, so that 86% goes to services.

d. World Vision has more extensive services than child sponsorship, such as water purification and disaster relief.

e. Sponsors three million children across six continents.

3. Children International is secular.

a. Around since 1936.

b. Budget of $125 Million.

c. 88% of income goes directly to programs and children.

d. Sponsors children in ten countries on four continents.

e. Sponsors X across X continents

4. Save the Children is secular, though…

a. One hundred years of history, began in post WWI Europe.

b. Budget of $880 Million.

c. 87% goes to services.

d. Sponsors 134 million children in 120 countries, including 450,000 in U.S.

5. There are other similar organizations, such as ChildFund and PlanUSA.

B. These organizations work directly with local community, on-site organizations.

1. The children are involved in a program, such as after school.

2. The children live with their parents and siblings.

3. The sponsor’s donation goes for medicine, extra healthy, nutritious food, shoes for school, and other items.

4. Sponsors can also help donate for birthdays and holidays to the whole family to buy food or farm animals.

Transition: Of course, any time we are donating money to an organization, we want to be sure our money is being effectively and ethically used.

III. This concern should be addressed in two ways: Is the money really helping, and are the organizations honest? (Continuation of Satisfaction Step)

A. The organizations’ honesty can be investigated.

1. You can check through Charity Navigator.

2. You can check through the Better Business Bureau-Charity.

3. You can check through Charity Watch.

4. You can check through the organizations’ websites.

B. Secondly, is sponsoring a child effective? Yes.

1. According to Bruce Wydick, Professor of Economics at the University of San Francisco, child sponsorship is the fourth most effective strategy for addressing poverty, behind water purification, mosquito nets, and deworming treatments.

2. Dr. Wydick and colleagues’ work has been published in the prestigious Journal of Political Economy from the University of Chicago.

3. He states, “Two researchers and I recently carried out a study (sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development) on the long-term impacts of Compassion International’s child sponsorship program. The study, gathering data from over 10,000 individuals in six countries, found substantial impact on adult life outcomes for children who were sponsored through Compassion’s program during the 1980s and ’90s…In adulthood, formerly sponsored children were far more likely to complete secondary school and had a much higher chance of having a white-collar job. They married and had children later in life, were more likely to be church and community leaders, were less likely to live in a home with a dirt floor and more likely to live in a home with electricity.”

Transition: To this point, I have spoken of global problems and big solutions. Now I want to bring it down to real life with one example.

IV. I’d like to use my sponsored child, Ukwishaka in Rwanda, as an example of how you can. (Visualization Step)

A. I have sponsored her for five years.

B. She is now ten years old.

C. She lives with two siblings and both parents.

D. She writes me, I write her back, and we share photos at least every two months.

E. The organization gives me reports on her project.

F. I hope one day to go visit her.

G. I believe Ukwishaka now knows her life can be more, can be successful.

Transition: We have looked at the problem of childhood poverty and how reliable, stable nongovernmental organizations are addressing it through child sponsorships. Where does that leave you?

V. I challenge you to sponsor a child like Ukwishaka. (Action Step)

A. Although I sponsor her through Compassion International, there are other organizations.

B. First, do research.

C. Second, look at your budget and be sure you can do this.

1. You don’t want to start and have to stop.

2. Look for places you “waste” money during the month and could use it this way.

3. Fewer snacks from the break room, fewer movies at the Cineplex, brown bag instead of eating out.

D. Talk to a representative at the organization you like.

E. Discuss it with your family.

F. Take the plunge. If you do…

1. Write your child regularly.

2. Consider helping the family, or getting friends to help with extra gifts.

I. In this speech, we have taken a look at the state of poverty for children on this planet, at organizations that are addressing it through child sponsorships, at the effectiveness of these programs, and what you can do.

II. My goal today was not to get an emotional response, but a realistically compassionate one.

III. You have probably heard this story before but it bears repeating. A little girl was walking with her mother on the beach, and the sand was covered with starfish. The little girl wanted to rescue them and send them back to the ocean and kept throwing them in. “It won’t matter, Honey,” said her mother. “You can’t get all of them back in the ocean.” “But it will matter to the ones that I do throw back,” the little girl answered.

IV. We can’t sponsor every child, but we can one, maybe even two. As Forest Witcraft said, “What will matter in 100 years is that I made a difference in the life of a child.” Will you make a difference?

AGScientific. (2019). Top ten deadly diseases in the world. Retrieved from http://agscientific.com/blog/2016/04/top-10-deadly-diseases/

Compassion International. (2019). Financial integrity: The impact of our compassion. Retrieved from https://www.compassion.com/about/financial.htm

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A persuasive speech is a lot different from a normal speech. In this, the person delivering the lecture on a particular topic is burdened with the responsibility of pursuing the listeners to be on the on the same page as himself. The Sample Speech Examples  is well outlined for the easy understanding of listeners. A sample speech example follows Monroe’s Motivated Sequence of five steps which is the background speech preparation, speech introduction, speech body, conclusion and speech references.

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Title: The Urgent Need for Recycling: A Call to Action

Ladies and gentlemen,

Today, I stand before you not just as a student but as a concerned citizen of our planet. The issue I bring to your attention is the urgent need for recycling—a practice that is not just beneficial but essential for the sustainability of our environment.

Every year, our planet is burdened with over 2.12 billion tons of waste, and a significant portion of this could be recycled and reused, yet it ends up in landfills. This not only pollutes our beautiful earth but also squanders resources that could be effectively used if recycled. I ask you, is this the legacy we want to leave for future generations?

Recycling is a powerful tool in combating environmental pollution. It reduces the need for extracting new raw materials, thereby saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. Imagine the impact if each one of us committed to just this small act!

Moreover, recycling promotes environmental sustainability by reducing the need for waste disposal. The more we recycle, the fewer trash ends up in landfills and incinerators, and the less pollution we create. By embracing recycling, we also conserve natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals—ensuring that these resources are available for the future.

However, the benefits of recycling go beyond environmental impact. It also has significant economic benefits. Recycling creates jobs in the waste management and manufacturing industries. According to the National Institute of Health, recycling and remanufacturing industries account for over 1.1 million jobs in the U.S. alone.

Despite these benefits, many still question, “Why should I recycle?” The answer is simple: because our planet needs it. We are at a critical point where taking action can mean the difference between a depleted planet and a sustainable one. The choice is ours.

So today, I urge each one of you to take a stand. Start with something as simple as recycling your paper, plastics, and metals. Educate those around you about the importance of recycling. Advocate for policies that support environmental sustainability. Let’s not be the generation that could have done something but chose to do nothing.

In conclusion, recycling is not just a choice; it is our responsibility. It is a vital part of the solution to our environmental crisis. Let us act now, for the earth does not belong to us, we belong to the earth. Let’s start recycling today, for a better tomorrow.

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Persuasive Speech About Education

Title: Education: The Key to Unlocking Our Potential and Transforming Society

Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed colleagues, and fellow students,

Today, I stand before you to discuss a topic that affects each one of us, directly or indirectly—education. Not just any education, but quality education that is inclusive, accessible, and equitable for all. I’m here to argue that education is not merely a pathway to employment but a fundamental catalyst for societal transformation.

Imagine a world where every child, regardless of their background, has access to the knowledge and skills they need to thrive. This is not just a lofty ideal but a necessary foundation for solving many of the world’s pressing problems, from poverty and inequality to global health crises and environmental sustainability.

Education empowers individuals. It enlightens, it liberates, and it equalizes. Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” And indeed, history is replete with examples of how educated individuals have led movements that challenge the status quo, topple tyrannies, and innovate industries.

However, despite the obvious benefits, millions of children and adults worldwide are still denied this basic human right. According to UNESCO, over 258 million children and youth are out of school, and millions more are in educational settings but not learning effectively due to poor resources and inadequate teaching methods.

This gap, my friends, is not just an educational crisis; it is a moral one. It diminishes our collective potential and perpetuates a cycle of poverty. An educated populace is a critical prerequisite for fostering economic development, social cohesion, and democratic societies. Education fuels innovation and creativity, drives growth, and builds a resilient society capable of tackling future challenges.

Therefore, I urge each of you, as stakeholders in global development, to prioritize education in your policies and philanthropy. Invest in teacher training, infrastructure, and innovative educational technologies that make learning accessible to all. Support policies that ensure girls and boys, men and women, have equal opportunities to learn and grow. Advocate for education not just as a means to a job but as a pillar of ethical citizenship and a cornerstone of civilization.

Ladies and gentlemen, the road ahead is undoubtedly filled with challenges, but the path is clear. Education is the key. Let us commit here and now to unlocking the potential of every human being through the power of education. Let us harness it as the catalyst for change our world so desperately needs.

In closing, remember that by empowering one educator, you can influence hundreds of minds. By educating one child, you can change a community, and by transforming education, you can change the world.

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Every minute, one garbage truck of plastic is dumped into our oceans. This shocking fact alone should compel us all to take immediate action against one of the most pervasive environmental threats of our time: single-use plastics.

Why should we care? Because plastic pollution does more than just litter our beautiful landscapes and oceans. It poses a severe risk to wildlife, disrupts human health through the food chain, and creates unsustainable waste management challenges. Picture this: by 2050, scientists estimate there will be more plastic by weight in the ocean than fish. Do we really want to be responsible for turning our oceans into plastic soups?

The solution starts with us, the consumers. By refusing single-use plastics and opting for reusable alternatives, we have the power to drive change. Imagine if every one of us stopped using plastic straws, bags, and bottles. The impact would be profound. Businesses would shift to greener alternatives, and less plastic waste would end up in our environment.

But action must also come from above. We need policies that restrict plastic production, promote recycling, and hold manufacturers accountable for the environmental impact of their products. It’s not just about cleaning up; it’s about stopping the problem at its source.

I urge each of you to consider the role you play in this environmental crisis. Reduce, reuse, and insist on regulations that will help manage and ultimately eliminate single-use plastics. Let’s choose a cleaner, healthier planet—not just for our generation but for every future one. It’s time to act, not tomorrow, not next week, but today.

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Persuasive Speech For Social Media

Today, I stand before you to discuss an issue that affects us all, either directly or indirectly: the use of social media. In this digital age, social media platforms have woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives, shaping how we communicate, interact, and perceive the world around us. While these platforms bring us closer to those far away, provide endless entertainment, and empower us to express ourselves, they also come with significant responsibilities and risks that we must not ignore.

First, let us acknowledge the benefits. Social media can be a powerful tool for social change, enabling us to mobilize for causes, spread important messages, and make our voices heard. It has democratized information, making it accessible to everyone with internet access. But as we revel in this freedom, we must also consider the consequences of our digital footprints.

The dark side of social media reveals itself in various forms. Cyberbullying, misinformation, and privacy breaches are rampant, affecting mental health and leading to real-world implications. Studies have shown an increase in anxiety and depression linked to excessive social media use. Moreover, the spread of false information can disrupt societies, manipulate opinions, and even influence elections.

Therefore, I urge each one of you to practice and promote responsible use of social media. This means thinking critically about the information we share and consume. It involves setting boundaries for ourselves and respecting the privacy of others. It requires us to be kind and considerate, recognizing that behind every profile is a human being with feelings and vulnerabilities.

Let us also demand more from those who manage these platforms. Social media companies must do better at enforcing policies that protect their users and ensure a safe environment. It is their responsibility to prevent their platforms from becoming breeding grounds for hate and falsehood.

In conclusion, while social media continues to evolve, let us not passively allow it to shape our values and behavior. Instead, let’s take charge of how we engage with these platforms. Let’s use social media not just to connect, but to uplift and educate. Let’s be models of digital citizenship, advocating for a space that respects all users and fosters positive, meaningful interactions.

Let us not forget that with great power comes great responsibility. The power of social media is immense, and it is up to each one of us to ensure it is wielded wisely.

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This Sample Speech Outline Example concerns adults who work together to persuade a group on the point of similarity. It uses Monroe’s motivated sequence of giving a background speech preparation, introduction, body, conclusion, and reference.

Persuasive Speech Topics Example

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The persuasive topics are laid out for both the teacher and the taught. It consists a list of themes that can help in writing a perfect debate oriented speech.

Tips For Delivering Your Persuasive Speech

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Delivering a persuasive speech effectively is crucial for making a strong impact on your audience. Here are some practical tips to help you deliver your speech convincingly:

1. Know Your Audience

  • Understand who you are speaking to. What are their interests, beliefs, or potential biases? Tailoring your speech to resonate with your audience can significantly increase its effectiveness.

2. Be Prepared

  • Familiarize yourself with your material. Practice your speech multiple times to ensure you know it well and can deliver it smoothly without relying too heavily on notes.

3. Start Strong

  • Capture your audience’s attention from the beginning with a powerful opening statement . This could be a startling statistic, a provocative question, or a compelling anecdote.

4. Use Clear and Concise Language

  • Avoid jargon and overly complex language. Keep your message clear and straightforward, making it accessible to your audience.

5. Structure Your Argument Logically

  • Organize your speech in a logical sequence: introduce the problem, provide evidence, and conclude with a solution or call to action. Make sure each point builds on the last.

6. Employ Persuasive Techniques

  • Use rhetorical devices such as repetition, parallelism, and the rule of three. Appeal to logic through data and evidence, and to emotion through stories and personal anecdotes.

7. Engage With the Audience

  • Make eye contact, ask rhetorical questions, and use gestures to keep the audience engaged. Show enthusiasm and conviction; your passion can be contagious.

8. Use Visual Aids

  • Support your points with visual aids if possible, such as slides, graphs, or images. This can help reinforce your message and make it more memorable.

9. Manage Your Pace and Tone

  • Vary your speech pace and tone to emphasize key points and keep the audience interested. Avoid monotonous delivery.

10. Prepare for Questions

  • Anticipate questions or objections the audience might have. Prepare thoughtful responses to strengthen your position and show your expertise and credibility.

11. Practice Good Timing

  • Time your speech during rehearsals and adjust accordingly to fit within the allotted time. Keeping within the time limit respects your audience’s time and keeps their attention.

12. Close Effectively

  • End with a strong conclusion that reinforces your main message and leaves a lasting impression. A call to action is often effective in persuasive speeches as it gives the audience a clear direction after listening to your argument.

By following these tips, you’ll be better equipped to deliver a persuasive speech that is engaging, memorable, and effective, driving home your points with clarity and conviction.

Sample Persuasive Speech Essay

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This mostly concerns students writing essays example trying to make their speech stand apart in persuasion. It discusses the facets of the topic in points while establishing the statement with reference.

How do Such Speeches Appeal to a Greater Audience on Persuasion?

Persuasive Speech Samples  in the whole sector deals with a given topic that reaches out to the listeners or readers of the whole thereby shattering their bubble of wrong illusions while bringing out a contrasting and striking reality. It follows a basic format of presenting out a paper by Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.

But, when the target audience becomes a bigger sphere, nations take up the responsibility of letting them know the importance of a certain matter. For example, talking about HIV/AIDS, is an issue of national interest. The primary persuasive speech deals mostly in this sector of mass persuasion.

Persuasive Speech Introduction Template

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A persuasive introduction at first lays out ways of us getting affected and thus, should build upon this point of being correct while supporting his statements with argumentative counteracts.

Sample Motivated Persuasive Speech Essay Template

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These speeches deal with the basic and vast idea of targeting the whole audience. As it addresses a point of national discomfort thus, it benefits them on a personal level.

Ideas For Your Persuasive Speech

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Crafting a persuasive speech that captivates and convinces your audience can be challenging. To help you get started, here are a variety of topics across different areas that might inspire your next speech:

1. Health and Wellness

  • The benefits of a plant-based diet : Argue for the health, environmental, and ethical benefits.
  • Mandatory vaccinations : Discuss the importance of vaccines in public health and why they should be mandatory.
  • Mental health education in schools : Advocate for comprehensive mental health curriculums in educational institutions.

2. Environment and Sustainability

  • Banning single-use plastics : Make a case for how banning plastics can drastically reduce pollution.
  • Climate change is everyone’s business : Persuade your audience that every individual has a role in combating climate change.
  • Support for renewable energy : Argue for increased governmental and private sector investment in renewable energy sources.

3. Technology and Innovation

  • Regulating artificial intelligence : Discuss the need for strict regulations to prevent unethical uses of AI.
  • The impact of social media on teenagers : Argue whether social media networks do more harm than good to young users.
  • Privacy versus security in the digital age : Debate the balance between maintaining privacy and ensuring national security.

4. Education

  • Free college education : Advocate for free tertiary education to improve societal benefits and reduce income inequality.
  • The importance of arts education : Argue for increased funding and support for arts programs in schools.
  • Homeschooling vs. traditional schooling : Which is more effective and why?

5. Social Issues

  • Gun control laws : Argue for stricter gun control to reduce violence.
  • Legalization of marijuana : Discuss the benefits of legalizing marijuana, such as reduced crime rates and increased tax revenue.
  • Immigration reform : Advocate for or against stricter immigration laws.

6. Economics and Business

  • Minimum wage increase : Argue the economic and social benefits of raising the minimum wage.
  • The gig economy is a double-edged sword : Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of gig work.
  • Corporate responsibility : Persuade businesses to invest in ethical practices.

7. Culture and Society

  • Cultural appropriation vs. appreciation : Define the line between the two and discuss its significance.
  • Animal rights and experimentation : Argue why animal testing should be banned.
  • The death penalty : Make a case for or against its abolition.

These topics can be tailored to your specific interests and audience, and they offer a rich ground for argumentation and persuasion. Remember to research thoroughly and present clear, evidence-backed arguments to effectively persuade your audience.

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What is the Perfect Way of Writing a Persuasive Speech?

A  Speech Outline Samples  should blindly follow the basic steps of writing which first starts with hooking the attention of the audience through an engaging introduction. Then, it should mention why and what he is saying needs to be implemented. Then comes the solution of the problem which the orator conveys, the solution should totally satisfy the listener.

Once the part is completed, the speaker should give the listeners a proper visualization of how his implementation is helpful for all and one. The whole speech ends with the action of the plan. These help in the better functioning of the writer’s mind.

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Persuasive speech deals with bringing about a point or matter of discussion in front of the readers or listeners. It helps in the high functioning of a mind. Informative Speech Examples as the word suggest are highly informative as it regards a greater issue and is surely food for thought.

How do I start my persuasive speech?

Start your persuasive speech with a strong hook like a surprising statistic, a provocative question, or a vivid story to immediately grab the audience’s attention.

Can you use the word you in a speech?

Yes, you can use the word “you” in a speech to directly address and engage your audience, making your message more personal and compelling.

Can I use the word I in a persuasive essay?

Yes, you can use the word “I” in a persuasive essay to share personal experiences or opinions, which can help establish your credibility and make your argument more relatable.

What is push in persuasive writing?

“Push” in persuasive writing refers to using assertive and sometimes aggressive language to strongly advocate for your position, aiming to convince the audience by emphasizing urgency and importance.

In conclusion, through compelling arguments, vivid examples, and emotional appeal, this persuasive speech has aimed to sway opinions, inspire action, and ignite change. Let us embrace its message and strive for a better, more enlightened future.

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How to Write a Speech Outline?

  • Start the outline with the greeting that you intend to make before the speech.
  • Open you speech with something that grabs the attention of the audience.
  • Describe this briefly in the outline.
  • Next add the reason as to why the audience should be interested in the speech.
  • Then go on to present your speech.
  • Add in a preview of all the points that you would be using during the course of the speech.
  • Include all the important arguments that you wish to use.
  • Conclude with a brief summary of the speech.

What should a Speech Outline Include?

  • Opening statement or greeting
  • Introduction
  • An attention-grabbing statement
  • Reason for hearing the speech
  • Objective of the speech
  • Arguments to be given
  • Closing statement

What is the Specific Purpose of a Speech Outline?

  • It helps you to feel more confident as you have a clear idea of what and how to speak.
  • With a speech outline in tow, you do not have to refer to your notes time and again.
  • You can list interesting anecdotes in the outline which would help you to keep the audience interested and engaged. You can also see Blank outline templates .
  • If you have a speech outline you can rest assured that you do not waver from the topic at any time.
  • Every point should be clear and precise.
  • Do not repeat your speech in the outline. Rather try to summarize it.
  • Make sure that the points are not too long as this would make it difficult to find the relevant content quickly.
  • Break the contents into bullet points and subsections to make it easier for you to search the required details.
  • Do not go overboard when it comes to including attention seeking lines.

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