What are the key elements of a persuasive speech?

• Key elements of a persuasive speech include a clear thesis, strong evidence, emotional appeal, speaker credibility, and a compelling conclusion.

• A personal story without a clear message

• A list of unrelated facts

• A detailed summary of the topic

How should you structure a persuasive argument?

• A persuasive argument should be structured like a narrative story.

• A persuasive argument must avoid any evidence or data.

• A persuasive argument should only include personal opinions.

• A persuasive argument should include a clear thesis, supporting evidence, counterarguments, and a strong conclusion.

Why is audience analysis important in persuasion?

• Audience analysis is irrelevant to the success of a persuasive message.

• Audience analysis is only necessary for large groups.

• It helps in making the speaker more persuasive regardless of the audience.

• Audience analysis is important in persuasion because it allows the speaker to tailor their message to the audience's values and needs, increasing the chances of acceptance.

What techniques can be used to appeal to an audience's emotions?

• Using complex jargon

• Focusing solely on statistics

• Presenting only factual information

• Techniques include storytelling, vivid imagery, music, personal anecdotes, humor, and addressing shared values.

How can you effectively counter opposing viewpoints in a speech?

• Use emotional appeals without evidence.

• Ignore the opposing viewpoint entirely.

• Acknowledge, refute with evidence, and reinforce your viewpoint.

• Attack the character of the opposing speaker.