From Speaking to Persuasive Speaking

Each of us wants that our speech is filled with confidence, clarity, and charisma. Every one of us want to persuade, by talking. But what exactly is persuasive speech? Influential speech, also known as persuasive speech, is, in its simplest form, a way of speaking or writing that aims to convince listeners or readers for or against something. The purpose of persuasive speech is, of course, to shape or reinforce the attitudes, beliefs or behaviour of the listeners in the direction the speaker wants them to go. Indeed, public speaking covers many aspects from effective communication, rhetoric, presentation skills to persuasive speaking.

In persuasive speech, the speaker uses a variety of rhetorical devices, such as ethos (credibility), pathos (appeal to emotion) and logos (appeal to reason), to convince his audience of the strength of his arguments. This can include statistics, evidence, expert testimony, emotional stories and appeals to audience values.

Persuasive speech is an essential part of a wide range of contexts, including politics, advertising, trial and everyday debate. It aims to persuade listeners to act in a particular way or to change their minds on the issues presented.

What do you think is part of a persuasive speech? What are its components and what are the most important elements of your own persuasive speech? I will write a few blog posts about how I think a persuasive speech is constructed. And I think you will find them useful too!