Topic Area: Gay Rights (Same-Sex Marriage) Position: Pro Specific purpose: To persuade my audience that we should legalize same-sex marriage in our country. __________________________________________________________________________________ Step 1: Attention: A. Story - Picture this... A man meets someone he loves. Someone he is sure will bring him happiness and someone he wants to grow old with. He wants to take the next important step in his life with a marriage proposal but oops...the person
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together- he used to either come watch her during gymnastics or call her right after practice. She went to all his games. Neither of them worked‚ but they had each other. Their relationship was great. On Valentine’s Day‚ he cooked her some chicken for dinner‚ and it made her throw up. She told him that she was late‚ so they decided that she should take a test. Finally‚ after four positive results‚ they realized that she was pregnant. They both began to cry. That night‚ she looked him in the eyes and made
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June 8‚ 2005 Tips for picking a topic: Don’t pick a topic that is too big of broad. You have a limited amount of time for each speech so you need to pick a topic that can be completed or covered in the allotted time. Don’t pick a topic that is too technical or obscure. Places to find topics: Newspaper o School Newspaper Television Magazines o Discover magazine o Scientific American o National geographic o Martha Stewart Living o Newsweek o Time The general purpose is always
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Dangers of Driving Distractions Name: Roxana Henriquez Topic: Dangers of texting and other distractions while Driving Specific Purpose: At the conclusion of this speech‚ the audience will be more knowledgeable of the consequences that involve driving distractions. INTRODUCTION Attention Getter: According to the Cell phone statistics 11 teens die every day in the US due to texting while driving. Purpose: Inform the audience members of the dangers of distractions such as texting while operating
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wrong and show the world what they can do. Braveheart William Wallace‚ as played by Mel Gibson‚ gives a rousing speech to his fellow Scots‚ one designed to motivate them to fight for their freedom and breaks the bonds of slavery for good. This speech is actually based on a real speech given by Wallace before the Battle of Stirling and has inspired individuals for generations. This speech is one that can be given again and again and the listener never tires of the message.
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An Example of a 7-8 Minute Speech to Convince A minimum of five references and a visual aid required By Public Speaking Student Military Recruitment in Schools Topic Development Segment: Topic Statement: Military recruiters being allowed to approach students on school property is wrong and unjust. Specific Purpose Statement: I want to convince my audience that military recruitment on school grounds is done in an unfair way. Thesis Statement: Military recruiters are vicious and
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Meg Bruhn ACS 101 - Section 500 I Believe Speech I Believe Speech Thesis/Central Idea: I believe taking a walk is the perfect stress reliever. I. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: According to the American Institute of Stress‚ 75% of all doctors visits are from stress related disorders. B. Thesis: I believe taking a walk is the perfect stress reliever. C. Overview: Walking is a versitile activity because you can walk anywhere‚ with anyone and at any activity level. II. BODY A. You can be almost
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Speech 2 Outline – Lacy Thompson Topic: why you should exercise Audience Analysis: since most of my audiences are students with a job‚ I will focus on how exercise can boost your energy‚ and mental health to get more accomplished in school. General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to exercise. Thesis: It’s hard being a student and working at the same time‚ and find energy for both. I will show you why starting an exercise program can boost your energy
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Liberella was very nervous‚ but she was confident in her work. The moment came to announce the winner. She and Zachary were called on stage. Reporters from the local newspaper were there‚ ready to interview the winner. After a long speech from the announcer‚ the crowd was getting pumped. “The winner of the 25th annual science fair is… Isabella Ramos!” was announced over the microphone. The crowd applauded and gave her a standing ovation. Her father was teary eyed‚ he could not have
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future for all Scottish citizens. Introduction Dear students of ____¬_____ University‚ I would like you to think about this scenario. “Five to ten years down the road‚ what will your future be?” Many of you may envision getting married‚ starting a family‚ and having a stable job with good career prospects. All of which would not be possible without the financial and physical security we currently enjoy. But what if through independence‚ we could achieve all that by ourselves‚ and more? Scotland
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