Persuasive Speech Flashcards
it is an academic writing that aims to persuade readers to adopt the writer’s point of view on an issue or agree with a suggested course of action.
Persuasive Speech
Elements of Persuasive Speech (3)
- Persuasive speech urges the audience to choose one option above the others.
- Persuasive speech is not about teaching but about advocating.
- Persuasive Speech focuses on evidence.
7 types of catchy hooks:
a. opening with unusual detail
b. opening with strong statement
c. opening with quotation
d. opening with an anecdote
e. opening with a statistic or fact
f. opening with a question
g. opening with an exaggeration or outrageous statement
the introduction should have this because it catches the reader’s attention
catchy hook
it expresses your clear stand in an issue and the proposition, argument, or view you are going to discuss
thesis statement
this part should consist of at least three paragraphs, each of which is based on a solid reason.
body
4 Types of Evidence
- Facts
- Statistics
- Quotes
- Examples
it contains reasons, examples, and statistics used to support a point of view or stand.
Evidence
it is a powerful mean on convincing, it can come from your reading observation, or personal experience.
Facts
it has to come from reliable sources and do not forget to cite them appropriately.
Statistics
direct quotes from leading experts that support your position are invaluable. This will add merit to the idea you are promoting or defending
Quotes
these add more meaning to your ideas and make them more concrete.
Evidence
3Types of Call of Action
- with a prediction
- with a question
- with a quotation
this can be used with a narrative or a cause-and-effect discussion
with a prediction
closing with a question lets your readers make their own predictions and draw their own conclusions based on what hey have read.
with a question
