Introduction
This is the number of main parts typically found in the introduction of a persuasive speech.
What is five?
The body of a persuasive speech is usually divided into this number of main points.
What is two or three?
This part of a persuasive speech reminds the audience of the main points and reinforces the speaker’s argument.
What is the Conclusion?
Instead of following a first, second, and third sequence, the three main body points in a persuasive speech are organized in this way.
What is the problem-solution-benefits structure?
Which of the following sentences is the best thesis statement for a persuasive speech?
A) "Many people like dogs."
B) "Dogs are better pets than cats because they provide more companionship and security."
C) "Cats are interesting animals."
What is “Dogs are better pets than cats because they provide more companionship and security”?
What is the attention-getter?
To help the audience follow the argument, speakers use words or phrases such as “first,” “in addition,” or “as a result.” These are called what?
What are transitions?
At the end of a speech, the speaker reinforces the central idea. This is called restating the what?
What is restating the thesis?
In a persuasive speech, this is what you must first convince your audience exists before they’ll be ready to hear your solution.
What is the problem?
“Schools should ban the sale of fried commercial food in school canteens to promote healthier eating habits and reduce childhood obesity.
What is the speaker’s position?
What is " fried commercial food in school canteens should be banned"?
In the introduction, a speaker begins by introducing the general context before narrowing the focus to the key issues to be discussed. According to Dr Alexander Lyon, what philosophy does this sequence follow?
What is the funnel philosophy?
In the body of a persuasive speech on social media regulation, the speaker begins by describing the dangers of misinformation and then argues for stronger regulation and how this move will be helpful. This follows what type of organizational pattern?
What is the problem-solution-benefit pattern?
In the conclusion of a persuasive speech on social media, the speaker urges the audience to sign a petition to support stricter regulation. This part of the conclusion is known as what?
What is the call to action?
In a persuasive speech, this statement expresses both the problem and the speaker’s position on it.
What is a thesis statement?
Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement for a persuasive speech?
A) “Video games are fun.”
B) “Playing video games can be educational.”
C) “Schools should integrate educational video games into the curriculum to improve student engagement.”
What is “Schools should integrate educational video games into the curriculum to improve student engagement
In the introduction of a speech on social media, the speaker states the following: “To reduce misinformation and protect users’ mental health, social media companies need stronger regulation.”
This element of the introduction clearly expresses the main idea or argument of the speech.
What is the thesis statement?
To strengthen their argument, a speaker might acknowledge opposing viewpoints before refuting them. This strategy is known as what?
What is counterargument?
Speakers often use phrases like “in conclusion”, “in summary”, or “in closing” to indicate that the speech is finishing. While some avoid these because they feel predictable, using them serves this important purpose.
What is signaling the end (or signaling the conclusion?
According to the video, a persuasive speech doesn’t just share information- it tries to change two things about the audience.
What are their opinion or behaviour?
The thesis “Social media is bad” is too vague. What’s a stronger version?
What is “Social media negatively affects mental health by promoting comparison and increasing anxiety”
A persuasive speech introduction often contains this element, which helps the audience anticipate the speech's structure such as the main points
What is the preview statement?/What is the preview of main points?
Speakers often strengthen their claims by giving credible supporting materials. What are three examples of such materials?
What are "facts, statistics and examples" (any suitable examples such as expert testimony, famous quotes)
At the end of her speech about recycling, the speaker says, 'I guess you could try to recycle more.' This is an ineffective call for these two reasons:
A. It is too vague and lacks a clear, specific action for the audience to take.
B. It is grammatically incorrect and hard to understand
C. It undermines the speaker’s credibility by sounding uncertain or unconvincing.
D. It is too aggressive and might make the audience feel guilty.
What are "It is too vague and lacks a clear, specific action for the audience to take" and "It undermines the speaker’s credibility by sounding uncertain or unconvincing". /What are A and C
Which of the following reasons best explain why an effective speech structure is essential
A. So your audience doesn’t fall asleep before you finish… again.
B. Clear organization helps the audience follow and understand your points easily
C. Because “um… and then… oh wait, what was I saying?” isn’t a persuasive strategy.
D. Speakers who structure their speech clearly appear trustworthy.
What is "clear organization helps the audience follow and understand your points easily"?
This part of a speech clearly states the speaker's argument, guides the development of all main points and supporting evidence.
What is the thesis statement?