PERSUASIVE SPEECH. COMMUNICATION 100
DEVELOPING YOUR PERSUASIVE SPEECH…
A Checklist to help you during preparation
If you can answer “YES” to these questions, you are guaranteed a great speech!
Introduction:
Have you…
Begun with a good attention device like a question, statistic, story?
Established common ground with your audience and related topic to target audience?
Established credibility; proved that you are reliable and trustworthy?
Previewed the main points of your speech and told us exactly what you will be covering?
Done all of the above in 10-15% of your total speaking time?
Body of Speech:
Have you…
Decided whether you are appealing to passive or active agreement?
Chosen an organizational pattern to explain your main points?
Supported your main points with accurate and current evidence and supporting material?
Orally cited your sources and told us where your information came from?
Signaled each new point with either a transition or signpost?
Used sound reasoning to connect your main points to your evidence? Does your information make sense?
Used persuasive strategies (emotional appeals/language/imagery) to keep the audience interested?
Conclusion:
Have you…
Signaled that you are beginning your conclusion?
Reviewed your main points and provided a sense of closure?
Made a last persuasive plea to request the audience’s agreement?
Ended with a memorable or dramatic statement
Delivery:
Have you…
Created a KEY WORD speaking outline?
Created a visual aid to accompany your speech?
Practiced OUT LOUD with your visual and outline?
