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?