Creating an outline

OUTLINE FOR A PERSUASIVE SPEECH

“Printed Books Are Better Than E-Books”

I. Attention Getter: Statement to wake the audience up/ make sure they are listening!

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II. Thesis Statement: (Statement of Purpose): Tell listeners what action you want them to take – OR how you want them to think.

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III. Ethos (Establish your credibility)

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Reasons: Each of your reasons should be supported by easily identifiable supporting points.

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IV. Reason #1: Tell why the listeners should act or think that way

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A. Example 1 – Support for reason given above.

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B. Example 2 – Support for reason given above.

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C. Example 3 – Support for reason given above.

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V. Reason #2: Give listeners a second reason why they should act or think as you want them to.

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A. Example 1 – Support for reason given above.

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B. Example 2 – Support for reason given above.

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C. Example 3 – Support for reason given above.

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VI. Reason #3: This should be your STRONGEST argument. Tell you listeners

the most important reason why they should act or think the way you want them to.

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A. Example 1– Support for reason given above.

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B. Example 2 – Support for reason given above.

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C. Example 3 – Support for reason given above.

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VII. Conclusion (Summary of your reasons and examples)

In the conclusion of your speech you want to accomplish the following three tasks:

1. alert the audience that the speech is ending

2. summarize your main ideas

3. motivate your audience to action

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VIII. Final Appeal: Make a convincing argument summing up why your listeners should agree with you and change their behavior, attitude and/or mind set. You should hand out literature, etc., during this time!

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Please refer to the PowerPoint and the word document Attached on Printed Books Are Better Than E-Books to help you make a smooth/sample outline.