1. I would consider myself as a persuasive person for a couple of different reasons. First off, when attempting to persuade someone, I will never try to persuade someone on topics when they are outside personal experience or research. I believe when I have adequate knowledge on a subject, I can be very persuasive with logical explanations, and the ability to answer questions. I also do not get worried when it comes to others asking questions. I also have the ability to be persistent when attempting to persuade someone. I am not one to give up easily. I feel as though these attributes are important when it comes to persuasive speaking, and are what makes me a good persuasive speaker.
2. Someone whom I consider to be a very good persuasive speaker was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He is someone who spoke with conviction every time he preached or prepared a speech. Most of his speeches were persuasive in nature. I would say what made his speeches the most persuasive (other than content), was his delivery. He utilized hand gestures, fluctuated his voice, and spoke with such conviction that (for many) it was hard to argue his points. I've watched many of his sermons, and have always admired the way he spoke. On another note, my favorite persuasive speech that I have had the privilege to read was Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death". This was another persuasive speech which had a momentous effect on the way this country was formed, and played a part in helping us to earn our independence. This speech was well formed with captivating sentences, with well developed main points and sub-premises. I am certain this was a fantastic persuasive speech which used personability and identification of a common enemy to unite the colonies to attempt to overthrow British control.
2-Jessie
1. I would consider myself a somewhat persuasive person. I say somewhat because in the past I have been able to persuade people to my point of view. I am most effective in persuading someone when I am knowledgeable on the topic. For example, today at work I persuaded my supervisor to consider a new unit for the process we were dealing with. I was able to do this because I was well researched and passionate about the topic. No matter what the topic is, if the persuader is not knowledgeable or excited the audience will not be compelled to change their view.
2. Someone in my life who I would view as being very persuasive is my father. He is able to work well with those around him, he is knowledgeable, and he works to help people achieve their fullest potential. This genuine approach coupled with his knowledge and experience make people feel compelled to listen to him. This makes him an effective persuader.
3-Rachel
1. I don’t believe that I am very persuasive. I have my opinions but I don’t usually have enough information to back it up enough to convince others of my specific opinion on something. The only time I have found myself successful in being persuasive is at work with problem solving, such as giving coworkers a different perspective on how to work on a problem that might work better than others.
2. The most persuasive person in my life is a friend of mine. He is great with his words and he can always make any situation sound like a good one. He is the type of person that can hype someone up when they are nervous about something or he can make you laugh when you’re feeling down. I believe it’s a combination of his confidence and his way with words that can turn your mood completely upside down.
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