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The Persuasive Speech. By Ms. Coté LMAC 2012. Your Purpose?. What is the overall goal of “Persuasive Speaking?” To convince your audience To incite them to action To present an opinion via evidence. Where to Start?. Start with a question… A question of fact:
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The Persuasive Speech By Ms. Coté LMAC 2012
Your Purpose? What is the overall goal of “Persuasive Speaking?” • To convince your audience • To incite them to action • To present an opinion via evidence
Where to Start? Start with a question… A question of fact: • Persuade your audience that one thing or another is a fact. e.g: “Ten years from now, climate change will be our most serious problem.”
Where to Start? A question of policy: • Persuade your audience to take action. e.g.: “Our oil supply is running out, and we need to take preventative action now.”
Where to Start? A question of value: • Persuade your audience that something is good or bad, evil or humane. E.g.: “We can no longer ignore the rise in poverty, it is inhumane and unfair.”
The Three Elements Logos: • The logic of an argument • The argument has to make sense • It has to be logical, well supported, and within the realm of the audience’s experience
The Three Elements Pathos: • The emotion of an argument – it should appeal to the emotions of the audience. • Your arguments should be supported with concrete examples to show the audience that the speech can directly relate to them, or people like them.
The Three Elements Ethos: • The credibility of the speaker • The speaker needs to be believable, credible, charismatic and trusted by the audience.
Your Assignment… Should you choose to accept it…
Your Task: • You will be presenting a persuasive speech to the class (4 minutes) • Of course your topic is CURRENT, RELEVANT and DEBATABLE. • Keeping in mind “logos, pathos, ethos.” • You may use the first person, expressions, colloquialisms, modern references, humour, etc.
Your Task: • CUE CARDS only. • Practice your speech in front of a mirror and for others for timing. • Know your speech well enough so that all you need are cue cards to guide you through. • Do not bring up your entire speech - READING your persuasive essay will result in a failing grade.
Rubric – Persuasive Speech C-1: Applies rhetorical strategies in a persuasive text.
Evaluation: • You will be evaluated by myself AND the class. • If the class gives you the same mark as me, you get and extra + • This is why you want to be present the day of your speech.
