Speech Communications Change Their Minds: Speech to Convince

Word Bank controversial conviction ethical logical paraphrase plagiarism proposition resistance

Brain Teasers What are the three keys that open doors to conviction? What four qualities must a speaker have to gain audience respect? How does ethical proof differ from emotional proof? from logical proof? How should you organize a speech to convince?

Keys to Convince Logical Proof Emotional Proof Ethical Proof factual illustrations, statistics, specific instances, testimony Emotional Proof self-preservation, pride, enjoyment, love, acquisition, adventure, loyalty, imitation, reverence, creating Ethical Proof

Ethical Proof What the audience thinks of the speaker If the audience is to respect, trust, and believe you: Be truthful. Be well informed. Be friendly. Be sincere.

How do the proofs differ? Emotional proof appeals to the heart of your listener. Logical proof appeals to the mind of your listener. Ethical proof is what the audience thinks of the speaker.

How should you organize a speech to convince? Use your key chain of logical, emotional, and ethical proofs.

Word Bank controversial conviction ethical logical paraphrase plagiarism proposition resistance

Assignment 3-5 minute speech to convince Use all three proofs (logical, emotional and ethical proof) At least two sources Outline speech on activity sheet Visual aids optional

How to Prepare Select controversial proposition that describes a course of action you want taken Interest to audience and you Easily obtain source material Should be controversial topic avoid topic audience already agrees on Choose a debatable statement State your proposition as a “should” statement--action “ought to be” done

How to Prepare con’t Research until you are well informed, using at least two sources Organize using the speech formula Outline speech on activity sheet Rehearse May use one 3 x 5 card Keywords, statistics, and exact quotes

Sample Propositions Adopted children should be allowed to search for their birth parents. All cars should have safety air bags. Newspapers should be required to use recycled paper. Mandatory gun-safety classes should be taught at the middle school level. Cleanup of old hazardous waste sites must be expedited. Astroturf should be removed from all playing fields. Term limits should be imposed on all members of congress. Prescription drug ads should be illegal. Bicyclists should be required by law to wear helmets. Physician assisted suicides should be legally allowed. (Your choice on a controversial issue approved by your teacher.)