Speech Communications For Example Speech to Persuade Word

Speech Communications: For Example: Speech to Persuade

Word Bank l comparison l illustrations l fictitious l statistics l specific instances l testimony l verbal support

Brain Teasers l How does verbal support help you? l What are four types of verbal support? l How do specific instances vary from factual illustrations? l What are the requirements for use of testimony? l What are the requirements for use of statistics?

How does verbal support help you? “a speech without support is like a tent without a pole. It collapses. ” Support your main ideas to obtain audience understanding and acceptance

Types of Verbal Support l Illustration n Factual illustration n Fictitious illustration in parable form n Specific instances

Types of Verbal Support l Testimony n Person should be an authority n Tell qualifications

Types of Verbal Support l Comparison n Make vivid n Make clear n Make interesting

Types of Verbal Support l Statistics n n n Put into terms audience can understand Round off numbers to even sums Use sparingly Check for accuracy Use current figures and recent copyright dates

Word Bank l comparison l illustrations l fictitious l statistics l specific instances l testimony l verbal support

Assignment l This assignment will give you practice in using verbal support l You will not give a complete speech l State one main point and adequately support it with proof in a 3 -4 minute speech to convince l Use at least two different kinds of verbal support

How to Prepare l Gather material from at least two sources Interview experts n Read current material in the media center n Use credible internet sources n If possible, try to display one visual aid n l Organize in the following way: State your main point n Support it with at least two types of verbal support (be sure to state the sources of your evidence) n Restate your main point in different words n l Outline on activity sheet n Identify type of support in margins

Choose one declarative statement to prove true: l l l l The electromagnetic field of computers creates health hazards. An epidemic of ethnic hatred is sweeping the world. Humor plays an important role in wellness. Nuisance lawsuits are clogging the courts. Hospital trauma centers are facing financial and staffing crises. Trees enrich our lives in many ways. Living wills are a good idea. Loud music can impair your hearing. The elderly are today’s neglected citizens. Pneumonics is an excellent aid to learning. We are being buried with rubbish and garbage. Heavy television viewing desensitizes children to violence. There are many bizarre remedies for treating illness. Suntans can kill you. It is important to become an organ donor. (Your choice, approved by your teacher. )

How to Present l Show your audience your firm belief in the subject n Enthusiasm n Sincerity l If you don’t sound convinced, your audience won’t be convinced.