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Persuasive Speech Worksheet

Chapters 16 & 17 (Lucas, 2015)

Topic: __________________________________

General purpose: _______________________________

Specific purpose statement: ______________________________________________________

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Proposition: ___________________________________________________________________

*My proposition is a statement of fact (why something is true), value (something is good or bad or one thing is better than the other), or policy (advocating a specific action and involves the word, “should”)?

Central idea (thesis): ___________________________________________________________

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How will I persuade my audience?

Persuasive Strategies

Ethos

Pathos

Logos

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Positive Motivation (emphasize positive values and/or emphasize benefits)

Negative Motivation (fear appeal)

What organizational pattern fits my speech topic?

Problem-cause-solution :

1. Problem:

a. Supporting material proving said problem.

b. Supporting material proving said problem.

2. Causes:

a. Cause #1

b. Cause #2

3. Solution:

a. Solution #1

b. Solution #2

Refutation:

Objection #1:

A. Refutation:

B. Refutation:

Objection #2:

A. Refutation:

B. Refutation:

Objection #3:

A. Refutation:

B. Refutation:

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence:

Attention.

Need.

Satisfaction.

Visualization.

Action.