The document provides an outline for an effective persuasive speech, noting that the introduction should grab attention, establish relevance, and establish credibility. The body should organize main points and support them with evidence, while using transitions. The conclusion should summarize main points, and provide a call to action. Effective delivery involves an appropriate speaking style, eye contact, gestures, and keeping to the allotted time.

1. PERSUASIVE SPEECH
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL SPEECHMAKER
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2. Persuasive Speech
Introduction
Grab the audience’s attention.
Give the audience a reason that
your topic is relevant to them.
Gain their respect by stating your
credibility or telling experience.
Give your thesis statement.
Grant 3 main points.
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3. Persuasive Speech
Body
Organize your main points, sub-
points.
Substantiate your support
materials such as ethos, pathos,
logos.
Give 3 oral footnotes.
Use signposts and transitions such
as “First..” or “now that I’ve talked
about..”
Be persuasive using ethos, pathos,
and logos.
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4. Persuasive Speech
Conclusion
Transition from body of speech by
giving a brake-light.
Summarize your main points and
thesis from body.
Give an effective Final Statement
or a Call To Action telling your
audience what they should do or
think in response.
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5. Persuasive Speech
Extemporaneous
Delivery
Keep an appropriate speed,
dynamism, volume, conversational
style.
Use complete sentences without
adding fillers.
Use appropriate eye contact.
Produce effective gestures and
stance.
Glance at notes and visual aids.
Keep your speech between 7 to 8
minutes exactly.
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