Persuasive Speech Write a short, one page, persuasive speech on your paper topic, using the rhetorical techniques below, and prepare to deliver it to the class. emotional appeal: appeal to feelings logical appeal: appeal to logic (reason) parallelism: repetition of grammatical structure (usually indicated by repetition of words or phrases) for emphasis and to stir the listener’s emotions anecdote: story told to emphasize a point analogy: comparison made to demonstrate the logic of an idea

Pair and Share Switch paragraphs with a partner and write your name on the bottom the paper you are providing feedback on. 1.Label examples of persuasive appeals and rhetorical devices 2.Give CONSTRUCTIVE feedback on what the author can do to “sell” their argument to the audience 3.Return to owner 4.Once you have your paper back, look over the comments and write a reflection on what you need to improve and how you intend to elevate your persuasive paragraph.