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Persuasive Speech Outline On Concussions
Thesis: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and concussions have great effects on former NFL players.
Attention Getter: Talk about how many people dream and long to play in the NFL, but they do not realize the long term effects on their head. I am going to get the attention of the reader with an abrupt fact about about the high percentage of NFL players that had CTE.
Interest Explained: Say how I am interested in this problem because I have a love for football, and have played since I was little. Also state that I find it very fascinating that people love a game so much that they are willing to sacrifice their health to play.
Thesis-claim: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and concussions have great effects on former NFL players.
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