4 Tips for Writing a Persuasive Speech

Persuasive speeches are not exactly easy. In fact, persuading anyone of anything is a trying task; generally, people are pretty stubborn when it comes to what they believe in. When you're writing a persuasive speech, you need to navigate very hostile territory. There are more than a few faux-pas that you'll need to avoid when you're writing a persuasive speech. Luckily, there are a few simple tips and tricks that can help you avoid uncomfortable situations when you're giving a persuasive speech. While writing your speech, consider the following tips; they can help you give an excellent, sensitive, informed, credible and inspiring persuasive speech with relative ease.

  1. Know your audience and get them involved. People don't like to be talked at; they like to be talked to. Respect that your audience is here to listen to your speech and give them something back. Include the audience in what you're saying; you can ask questions from the general audience or a specific person. You can tell jokes, ask for a show of hands or even get responses and input from the crowd. Make the audience feel involved and important, and you're more likely to get them on your side. Also make sure you're taking the audience's position into account; consider whom you are talking to.
  2. Stay organized. If you're all over the place with your speech, people aren't likely to trust you and they certainly aren't likely to be persuaded by your argument (if they understand what your argument is at all). Keep your thoughts organized and always return to your main point. This will not only make your position clearer, but your organized delivery will allow the audience to better understand why this is your position.
  3. Stay honest and credible. When you're writing a persuasive speech, don't bite off more than you can chew. Stay honest and to the point. Don't hide information or display any other type of bias in your writing. If the audience asks questions or has concerns, answer honestly. Display integrity and have your arguments backed by evidence.
  4. Consider the other positions on the issue. You're goal isn't to prove another position wrong; it's to get people to start considering your point of view. Don't attack or belittle other opinions. In fact, find something that you and your opposing side can agree on. Represent the good intentions and ideas of the competing argument, establish common ground, and then explain why you believe your opinion makes more sense.

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