Select A Topic For Your 5-6 Minute Persuasive Speech

Select A Topic For Your 5 6 Minute Persuasive Speech I Encourage You

Select a topic for your 5-6-minute persuasive speech. I encourage you to use the same topic for this speech as you did for your informative speech. Now that it's time for the persuasive speech you will put a persuasive spin on the informative speech topic (e.g., informative topic: vegan diet; persuasive topic: adopt a vegan diet). This approach will allow you to build on the research you've already done. The speech is only 5-6 minutes in length, which means you have to be very specific about what your speech's aim is.

Review I always find it helpful to see multiple examples of how to format something or to get ideas. Take a look at these examples from past students. Student Examples ~ Persuasive Speech Thesis Statements Post Formatting & Requirements You will post your topic, general purpose, and thesis statement following the format below to this forum. You do not need to upload a document. It should just be a discussion post with text only.

Your topic should be clearly persuasive this time. Your post should include the following elements: 1. Topic: 2. General Purpose: 3. Thesis Statement: Here is an example of what your initial discussion post should look like: Topic: Home-cooked meals vs. Fast food General Purpose: To persuade Thesis Statement: Eating home-cooked meals instead of fast food can be healthier and more cost-effective.

Paper For Above instruction

The task at hand is to select a compelling and persuasive topic suitable for a 5-6 minute speech, preferably building on an existing informative presentation. The core idea is to shift from merely informing the audience to convincingly advocating for a specific action or viewpoint related to the original topic. The constraints of the speech duration require clarity and precision in defining the speech's specific aim.

When choosing a topic, it is essential to ensure that it is strongly persuasive, compelling the audience to consider adopting a particular behavior, attitude, or belief. For example, transforming the topic of a vegan diet (informative) into a persuasive argument for adopting such a diet points to the strategic framing needed to influence listeners effectively. The topic should be narrow enough to cover convincingly within the limited timeframe while providing enough research and evidence to support the stance taken.

Furthermore, the format of the initial presentation should mirror a clear, concise discussion post, including the three elements: topic, general purpose, and thesis statement. The topic must be explicitly persuasive, and the three components should be structured to communicate the intent clearly. For example, "Home-cooked meals vs. Fast food" as the topic, with a purpose to persuade, and a thesis emphasizing the health and economic benefits of home-cooked meals.

This approach ensures that the speaker maintains focus and delivers a compelling argument within the speech duration. Building on prior research allows for a more confident presentation, supported by credible data and persuasive rhetoric. Ultimately, the goal is to craft a speech that is not only informative but also motivational, prompting the audience to consider and possibly enact the proposed change.

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