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Introduction to Persuasive Speaking
Part 2:
Persuasion & Reasoning
John E. Clayton
Nanjung University, Spring, 2004
What is Persuasion?
Motivating an audience, through communication, to voluntarily change a belief, attitude, or behavior.
Four Keys to Effective Persuasion
What you say must… • be Credible (trustworthy; sincere)
• be Reasonable (logical)
• have proper Emotion
• have Audience Involvement
Qualities of Persuasion
Not Coercive “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink”
(you can convince them to change -- but you can't make them change)
IncrementalGradual in impact
Three Reasons People Believe
Ethos – Credibility & character of the speaker
Pathos - emotional reasons
Logos - logical reasons
Ethos (character)
We are more likely to believe the words of people
we think are good and ethical.
Ethos (character)Good will toward listeners- Common items between you & listeners- Respect for listeners' attitudes, experiences- Show that what you're saying will benefit them
Expertise- Provide strong support for your claims- Demonstrate personal knowledge
Trustworthiness- Be ethical in using supporting materials- Fairly address other points of view
Pathos (emotion)
we are more likely to believe the words of people who stir our emotions
Pathos (emotion)Personalize the topic- Tell stories listeners can relate to- Translate statistics to make them interesting
Appeal to listeners' needs and values- Show how your advice satisfies their needs- Use examples familiar to listeners- Include quotations from people listeners respect
Make material come alive- Use proper and effective visual aids- Use striking quotes, vigorous language
Logos (logic)
we are more likely to believe the words of people Who appear to be
logical & reasonable
Logos (logic)
Inductive reasoningStarts with examples then draws a conclusion.“Polar ice is melting, sea level is rising and the ozone layer is thinning, therefore we must act to prevent further global climate change
Deductive reasoningStarts with conclusion, shows application to examples.“We must act to prevent further global climate change, because polar ice is melting, sea level is rising…”
Some Persuasion Guidelines
People are more likely to change their Behavior…if the proposition asks for a small change rather than a large change in their lives
Example: trying one vegetarian meal rather than becoming total vegetarians.
Some Persuasion Guidelines
People are more likely to change their Behavior…if the change will benefit them more than it will cost them.
Consider in terms of money, time commitment, energy, and skill.
Some Persuasion Guidelines
People are more likely to change their behavior… if the change meets their needs.
Example:Enroll in our study class and improve your memory ability 70%
Key Points to Remember• Goal of persuasive speaking is to motivate the audience to change a belief, attitude or behavior
• You can’t make them change – you must convince them
• Audience acceptance comes gradually
• An audience needs a reason to change – trust, emotion, logic
Homework
Finish preparing your first speech
• 3 minutes; To be presented March 14th• Written (don’t spend time memorizing!) • “Why you should visit my hometown”• Which “reasons to believe” will you use? Ethos? Pathos? Logos?
Examples
Let’s review some examples
Consider the method used:Ethos? Pathos? Logos?
Winston Churchill – Prime Minister of Britain
Speech given during the dark days of early World War II, when it was not certain that Britain would survive, and the people were very discouraged.
We Will Fight Them On The Beaches
His goal? To encourage and strengthen the people – to give them confidence
Robin Williams – “Jack”After an odd 10-week pregnancy, Jack is born, but he is no ordinary child: Jack’s body grows at four times the normal rate. At 10 years old Jack has the appearance of a 40-year-old.
At first Jack isn’t popular at school; the other kids call him "giant" and "freak." But his teacher encourages him and he keeps trying.
As Jack’s mind grows at the normal rate mentally and emotionally, his body continues to age rapidly.
Jack’s college graduation speech
The 4th of July
• Aliens have surrounded the entire world, and will soon destroy all mankind.• Everything has been tried to defeat them, including nuclear weapons.• One last idea will be attempted – if it fails, the earth is doomed.
•The president gives one last speech.
National Anthems
France – La Marseillaise
United States – The Star Spangled Banner
China – The Chinese National Song
The Actual Star Spangled Banner
Chinese National Song• Originally called "The March of the Volunteers.“
• Written in 1935 as the theme song for a film called "Sons and Daughters of the Storm.“
• It urged people to join the National Resistance Movement against the Japanese in World War II.
• The song immediately swept the nation, and in September 1949, it was adopted as the anthem.
• 1982 officially named the national anthem by the National People's Congress.
Chinese National Song
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