Persuasive speech is a communication method aimed at convincing an audience to adopt a specific viewpoint or take action. Key characteristics include engaging introductions, the speaker's credibility, logical structure, effective pacing, and impactful conclusions. Types of persuasive speeches include those that question facts, values, and policies, as well as those that refute opposing claims, all supported by prosodic features and followed by specific do's and don'ts for effective delivery.

1. Persuasive
speech

2. Table of Contents
Definition
Characteristic
s
Types
Prosodic
Features
Do's and Don'ts
on making a
Persuasive
speech
Do's and Don'ts
on delivering a
Persuasive

3. What is Persuasive Speech?
Persuasive speech is a form
of communication designed
to convince an audience to
adopt a specific viewpoint,
belief, or course of action.

4. What is Persuasive Speech?
The specific purpose is to convince
the audience of a particular opinion
or claim or to convince them to take
some action in response to the
speech. When your intention is to
affect change in your audience (not
just the acquisition of knowledge)
then you are delivering a persuasive
speech. (Mechele Leon, 2023)

5. Characteristics
Attention
Getting
Introductions
Authority to
speak
Logical
Smart
Pacing
Stirring
Conclusions

6. Attention Getting
Introduction
A persuasive speaker
engages his audience
from the start.
Authority to Speak
Success in persuasive
speaking hinges on
how favorably the
speaker's audience
evaluates his
credibility or
competence.

7. Logical Presentation
Structure is important
for managing the flow
of information in
persuasive speeches.
Smart Pacing
Good speakers
recognize the value of
a balanced
presentation.

8. Stirring Conclusions
The closing paragraph
is your last opportunity
to persuade listeners.

9. Types
Speech that Question
Fact
01
02 Speech that Question
Value

10. Types
Speech that Question
Policy
03
04 Speech that Refutes

11. Speech that
Question Fact
this type, question the
existence of a
particular event or
happening.
Speech that
Question Value
this type focuses on
questions of value
regarding topics on the
self, family, friendship,
religion, government,
freedom, love, and
money.

12. Speech that
Question Policy
this type question the
current state of things
which can impact the
future.
Speech that Refutes
this type either
responds to or disprove
the claim of others
while defending and
promoting own claim.

13. Prosodic Features
Stress: The emphasis
placed on certain
syllables or words, which
can help to highlight
important points and
create a sense of rhythm
in the speech.
Rhythm: The pattern of
stressed and unstressed
syllables in speech, which
can create a sense of flow
and make the speech
easier to follow.

14. Prosodic Features
Pitch: The highness or
lowness of the voice,
which can be used to
convey emotions and
emphasize certain words
or phrases.
Pauses: Breaks in the
speech, which can be
emphasize certain points
and give the listener time
to absorb the
information.

15. Prosodic Features
Volume: The loudness or
softness of the voice,
which can be used to
convey emphasis and
emotion.
Rate: The speed at which
the speech is delivered,
which can affect the
clarity and emphasis of
the message.

16. Do's and Don'ts
on making a Persuasive
Speech

17. Research Thoroughly
Know Your Audience
Use Clear
Language

18. Structure Your
Speech
Practice
Regularly

19. Overload with
information
Neglect
Counterargument
s
Use Manipulative
Tactics

20. Do's and Don'ts
on delivering a
Persuasive Speech

21. Use evidence and
facts
Use emotional appeal
appropriately
Maintain good
body

22. Practice tone variation
Practice
Regularly

23. Don't speak too
fast
or too slow
Don't ignore your
audience's needs
Don't be overly
aggressive

24. Don't ramble
Don't forget to practice

25. Thank You