Persuasive Speech

What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?

• To convince the audience to adopt the speaker's viewpoint or take a specific action

• To bore the audience with technical details

• To confuse the audience with conflicting information

• To entertain the audience with jokes and stories

What are some effective techniques for delivering a persuasive speech?

• Using emotional appeal, providing strong evidence and examples, using rhetorical devices, and engaging with the audience

• Speaking in a monotone voice

• Reading directly from a script

• Ignoring the audience's reactions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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CCSS.RI.8.8

Why is it important to consider the audience when preparing a persuasive speech?

• To tailor the speech to their interests and concerns.

• To only focus on the speaker's own interests and concerns

• To make the speech as generic as possible

• To ignore their interests and concerns

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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What are some common logical fallacies to avoid in a persuasive speech?

• Red herring

• Circular reasoning

• Ad hominem, straw man, slippery slope, false dilemma

• Bandwagon

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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How can body language and vocal delivery impact the effectiveness of a persuasive speech?

• By speaking in a monotone voice

• By avoiding eye contact with the audience

• By conveying confidence, sincerity, and passion

• By using complex vocabulary and jargon

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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What is the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos in persuasive speech?

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are the three modes of persuasion used in persuasive speech.

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are only used in written communication

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are types of musical instruments

• Ethos, pathos, and logos are different names for the same persuasive technique

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to provide evidence and examples in a persuasive speech?

• To support the speaker's claims and make the argument more convincing.

• To confuse the audience and make the speech less convincing.

• To hide the lack of knowledge and preparation of the speaker.

• To make the speech longer and more boring.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are some tips for structuring a persuasive speech for maximum impact?

• Organizing the speech with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion; using persuasive language and evidence to support your points; engaging the audience with storytelling or examples; and practicing delivery to ensure confidence and clarity.

• Reading directly from a script without any emotion or engagement

• Using complex and technical language that the audience may not understand

• Speaking in a monotone voice without any variation in tone or volume

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

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How can a speaker address counterarguments in a persuasive speech?

• Avoid, deny, reject

• Acknowledge, provide evidence, offer alternative perspectives

• Ignore, dismiss, argue

• Mock, belittle, insult

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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What are some ways to conclude a persuasive speech effectively?

• Reading from a script

• Summarizing key points, using a powerful quote or statistic, making a call to action, or leaving the audience with a memorable thought.

• Introducing new information at the end

• Using a monotone voice

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5