Challenge of Persuasive Speaking

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Persuasion is a powerful tool used by people use every. An effective persuasive speaker has the ability to change people’s minds about specific subjects. However, difficulty can arise when the listeners are opposed to the speaker’s idea from the start. Persuasion is a challenge for any speaker, and it is crucial that they are equipped with the proper tools. After reading Chapter 15 of The Art of Public Speaking, I feel that the challenge of persuasive speaking, the target audience, and speeches that gain immediate action are the areas I need to focus on as I prepare to deliver a persuasive speech.

People face persuasion daily, in one way or another. Parents are especially exposed to persuasion from their children. Generally, the children’s form of persuasion has little effect on most parents. However, every once in a while a child can persuade the parents to take a specific action. This is a great example of persistence. This can be annoying for the parents, but the child’s commitment to persuasion is clear. Public speakers can learn from this simple truth. Children fully understand...

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