Persuasive speech template
Exact purpose
To convince the audience that . . . complete this statement
Although it is the first part of your outline,
DO NOT begin your speech delivery by stating your exact purpose
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The first thing you say should be your attention grabber.
Introduction
Attention grabber
– Statement to wake the audience up / make sure they are listening.
Thesis
– Tell listeners what action you want them to take – OR – how you want them to think.
Qualification
– Tell listeners your personal experience with your topic, making you qualified to affect their
opinions about it.
Body
Reason 1
– Tell one reason why listeners should act or think the way your thesis suggests.
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Example 1
– Support for reason given above.
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Example 2
– Support for reason given above.o
Example 3
– Support for reason given above.
Transition sentence
– Smoothly connect Reason 1 with Reason 2.
Reason 2
– Give listeners a second reason why they should act or think as you want them to.
oExample 1 – Support for reason given above.oExample 2- Support for reason given above.oExample 3 – Support for reason given above.Transition sentence
– Smoothly connect Reason 2 with Reason 3.
Reason 3
– This should be your STRONGEST argument. Tell listeners the most important reason why they
should act or think the way you want them to.
oExample 1 – Support for reason given above.oExample 2- Support for reason given above.oExample 3 – Support for reason given above.
Signal the wrap-up
– Move smoothly from Reason 3 to the conclusion of your speech.
Conclusion
Summary
– Briefly remind listeners why they should agree with your position.
Memorable ending and audience challenge
– End with a powerful closing thought or recommended
course of action.
Thank the audience for listening