The Persuasive Speech

What is a PERSUASIVE SPEECH?

This speech is intended to be read aloud in such a way that the listeners will be persuaded to adopt your opinion. In this composition, you are advised to use up all or most of the persuasive devices to be effective.

                                              

What are PERSUASIVE DEVICES?

Persuasive speeches often rely on convincing the reader more through emotional appeal than through valid reasons. However it is supported by evidence and relies upon persuasive devices to make its appeal. Some of the techniques speakers or writers use to persuade their audience are the use of:

–  evidence (authoritative, scientific, etc.)

–  analogy (comparison to show similarity)

–  direct personal appeal (refer by using you; we…)

–  appeal to emotion (‘tear- jerkers’; ‘upsetters’)

–  rhetorical question (response implied in question)

–  repetition

–  contrast

–  reliable sources

courtesy of: http://missbowdenenglish.wordpress.com/year-8/

Other persuasive techniques are some LITERARY DEVICES:

–  pun – a word or phrase suggesting 2 or more different meanings; a play on these words. 

E.g. “To a lion, you would be quite rare” or “Wally Browne… #1 in the #2 business”.

   hyperbole – an overstatement or exaggeration used for effect. 
E.g. “I’m so tired, I could sleep for a year”.

–sarcasm – used when the intention is to hurt or offend. It indicates the attitude of speaker to subject. E.g. “Jonny is late every day for school. Isn’t that a great way of showing interest in his studies?”

Activity:

See how many of these devices you can identify in the following famous extract of

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

(COMPLETE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK FOR TEACHER TO CHECK)

What does it take to PRESENT A SPEECH?

There are 3 basic components/features to pay attention to when presenting a speech.

Body Language	Apparel	Voice
þ Maintained & direct eye contact (do not make anyone feel weird; pan the room) þ Good posture (no fidgeting, slouching, rocking, etc.) þ Respect self & audience (do not roll of eyes or suck teeth) þ Good stage presence (be warm and friendly but not cheeky)	þ Neat  and “calm” clothes (shirts, ties, blouses and skirts) þ No distracting jewellery/make up þ Clean and comfortable shoes þ Well-groomed hair, nails, etc.	þ Clear & strong – not loud ( no mumbling, whispering or shouting) þ Clear diction – enunciation (good expression) þ Pronounce words correctly (answers.com) þ Confident tone – not arrogant

Follow the links below:

Possible Speech Outline to Use: Motivated Sequence

Sample of Motivated Sequence Speech Outline

As a reminder:

How Not to Give a Presentation #1

What Not to Do in a Speech

MARK SCHEME 
for Presentation

FORM 5 PRESENTATION DATES:

November 9, 16 and 23, 2020

Time Limit: 3-5 minutes

Here is a Sample Persuasive Speech

Be sure to show teacher your plan and draft presentation to ensure you are on the right track.