Public Speaking

Persuasive speech template

Exact purpose

To convince the audience that . . . complete this statement

Although it is the first part of your outline,

DO NOT begin your speech delivery by stating your exact purpose

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The first thing you say should be your attention grabber.

Introduction

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Attention grabber

– Statement to wake the audience up / make sure they are listening.

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Thesis

– Tell listeners what action you want them to take – OR – how you want them to think.

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Qualification

– Tell listeners your personal experience with your topic, making you qualified to affect their

opinions about it.

Body

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Reason 1

– Tell one reason why listeners should act or think the way your thesis suggests.

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Example 1

– Support for reason given above.

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Example 2

– Support for reason given above.

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Example 3

– Support for reason given above.

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Transition sentence

– Smoothly connect Reason 1 with Reason 2.

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Reason 2

– Give listeners a second reason why they should act or think as you want them to.

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Example 1

– Support for reason given above.

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Example 2

– Support for reason given above.

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Example 3

– Support for reason given above.

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Transition sentence

– Smoothly connect Reason 2 with Reason 3.

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Reason 3

– This should be your STRONGEST argument. Tell listeners the most important reason why they

should act or think the way you want them to.

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Example 1

– Support for reason given above.

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Example 2

– Support for reason given above.

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Example 3

– Support for reason given above.

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Signal the wrap-up

– Move smoothly from Reason 3 to the conclusion of your speech.

Conclusion

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Summary

– Briefly remind listeners why they should agree with your position.

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Memorable ending and audience challenge

– End with a powerful closing thought or recommended

course of action.

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Thank the audience for listening