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Purpose: To provide the central argument or stance.

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Clear thesis statement

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Example: “I believe that climate change is the most urgent issue
facing our planet today.

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Clear thesis statement

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To support the argument with facts, statistics, examples,
and expert opinions.

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Reasoning and Evidence

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Example: “According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, global temperatures have risen by 1.2°C since the late
19th century.

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Reasoning and evidence

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Purpose: To appeal to the audience’s rational thinking through logic,
reason, and facts.

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Logical appeals (logos)

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Example: “If we continue at this rate, the Earth’s average
temperature will increase by another 2°C by 2050.

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Logical appeals (logos)

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Purpose: To invoke emotions that can influence the audience’s
perspective or attitude.

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Emotional appeals (pathos)

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Example: “Imagine a world where rising sea levels have submerged
entire cities, displacing millions of people.

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emotional appeals (pathos)

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9
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Purpose: To establish the speaker’s credibility,
trustworthiness, and authority on the subject.

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Ethical appeals (ethos)

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Example: “As a scientist with over 20 years of research in
environmental studies, I can assure you that this issue requires
immediate action.

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ethical appeals (ethos)

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11
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Purpose: To engage the audience by prompting them to think
critically or reflect on the argument.

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rhetorical questions

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12
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Example: “How many more natural disasters do we need to
witness before we take meaningful action?”

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rhetorical questions

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13
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Purpose: To reinforce key points and make the argument more
memorable.

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repetition

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Example: “We must act now, before it’s too late. We must act now
for the future of our planet. We must act now for our children and
our grandchildren.

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repetition

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Purpose: To convey conviction and influence the audience’s
attitude.

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strong persuasive language

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16
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Example: “We cannot afford to ignore this crisis. It is
imperative that we take action today.

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strong persuasive language

17
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Purpose: : To show understanding of the opposing viewpoint, which
can make the speaker appear fair and reasonable.

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concessions

18
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Example: “I understand that the transition to renewable energy
may be challenging, but the long-term benefits justify the effort.

A

Concessions

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Purpose: To make complex ideas more relatable or easier to
understand.

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use of analogies and metaphors

20
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Example: “Treating climate change is like fixing a leaky roof—if you ignore
the small cracks, they will eventually destroy the entire structure.

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use of analogies and metaphors

21
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Purpose: To make the audience feel involved or responsible for
the issue.

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inclusive language

22
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Example: “Together, we can ensure a sustainable future for all of
us.

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inclusive language

23
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Purpose: To motivate the audience to take specific actions
based on the argument presented.

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call to action

24
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Example: “It’s time to act—contact your representatives today
and demand that they prioritize environmental legislation.

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call to action

25
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Purpose: To directly address the concerns or objections the
audience may have, making the speaker appear more
considerate and prepared.

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anticipating audience concerns

26
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Example: “While some may fear the economic impact of transitioning
to green energy, studies show that it will create thousands of new jobs
and stimulate growth in emerging industries.

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anticipating audience concern

27
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Purpose: To create rhythm and reinforce key points.

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Parallelism and balanced sentences

28
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Example: “We need action. We need change. We need
progress.

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parallelism and balanced sentences

29
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refer to the written elements and
techniques that writers use to enhance meaning style, tone
and the overall effectiveness of a speech.

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