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The document discusses differences between informative and persuasive speeches, as well as speeches on questions of fact, value, and policy. For a persuasive speech, the target audience should be those who need the topic being delivered. Speeches on questions of fact rely on data and examples to prove existence or non-existence, while value speeches judge importance and policy speeches inform about rules and motivate action. When addressing a policy question, a speech should consider the need, a plan, and practicality. Common organizational methods include problem-solution, comparing solutions, and Monroe's motivated sequence.

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Public Speaking Discussion Questions

The document discusses differences between informative and persuasive speeches, as well as speeches on questions of fact, value, and policy. For a persuasive speech, the target audience should be those who need the topic being delivered. Speeches on questions of fact rely on data and examples to prove existence or non-existence, while value speeches judge importance and policy speeches inform about rules and motivate action. When addressing a policy question, a speech should consider the need, a plan, and practicality. Common organizational methods include problem-solution, comparing solutions, and Monroe's motivated sequence.

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How is a target audience for a persuasive speech different from that of an

informative speech? The main purpose of an informative speech is to educate, which

would mean that you should consider getting an audience who is accurate of the

information you intend to deliver. On the one hand, persuasive speech emphases on

making the audience to believe that a certain viewpoint is correct. Therefore, you have to

target listeners whom you think is really in need of the topic you want to deliver that

way; you could encourage them to do what you say.

2. How are speeches on questions of fact, value, and policy different? 

Questions of fact are all about reality. This kind of speech is usually well learned and comes with

supporting data and examples. It is all about the existence or non-existence of something.

Consequently, the speech is usually organized topically, with each main point on the speech

presenting a reason as to why someone should agree with the speaker.

Questions of value focus on the importance of something. It states if something is good or bad or

is of worth. In this type of speech, the best tactic is giving the key point is the definition of value

judgment standards and the second main point is the use of the values for the topic of discussion

On the other hand, questions of policy focus on informing about certain rules that the listener

should be aware of. The idea of this speech is all about "should" or having to. In this type of

speech, the main aim is usually to gain passive agreement or motivate immediate action from the

target audience.

3. What three things need to be addressed in question of policy speeches?


The three things that are to be considered for the question of policy speech are Need, plan, and

Practicality. One should first consider the need of the audience; it is important to make the

audience realize that there is a need for something. After that, you should consider having a Plan.

While you convince your audience of the need, it is advised that you provide actions that should

be made to find solutions and, lastly, Being Practical. Practicality is very important; you have to

make sure that the plan you have on the mind is attainable.

4. What are the different organizational methods for question of policy?

When it comes to organizing the policy question, the four basic organizational methods for the

policy question are key. They include problem-solution, problem-solution with cause, the

comparative advantage of solutions, and Monroe's motivated sequence. Problem solution takes

into account the problem to be resolved, its solution, and its effectiveness. Problem solution with

a cause considers the nature and problem and its direct relation to the problem and its causes,

thus using reasons as criteria for assessing the possible solution. The comparative advantage of

solutions restates the problem briefly, offers resolution, and asks the public to implement the

most practical solution. Lastly, Monroe's motivated solution is a method convincing by

determining a psychology need for action in the audience and illustrating how action can fulfill

this need. 

Methods of persuasion
1. What are three ways you can enhance your credibility during a persuasive speech?

The three important things you have to consider to enhance credibility during persuasive speech

are giving a detailed story, which is essential in making the audience concentrate—giving

examples that help win the trust of the audience. Quotations that gets the attention of the

audience, making it easier for them to remember the speech.

2. What are the four types of reasoning?

The four types of reasoning are deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, critical thinking, and

Intuition reasoning. Deductive reasoning starts from general to the more specific topics.

Inductive reasoning is the other way around, starting from specific to broader topics. Critical

thinking seeks to conclude objectively. Intuition is judgments made and perceived by the

subconscious mind.

3. What are red herring, ad hominem, either-or, bandwagon, and slippery slope fallacies?

When someone tries to use irrelevant ideas to move a topic into a different direction in speech,

we call it red herring. 

Ad hominem is discrediting a person from an argument. 

Bandwagon is practically belonging to the crowd. This means that in this fallacy, people are

encouraged to do something since everyone is doing it.

Slippery slope: is an exaggeration of actions.

4. What are the three methods you can use to generate emotional appeal when speaking to

persuade?
The distinctive use of pathos is key in generating the emotional appeal of the audience. In a

persuasive speech, emotional use of language, vivid examples, and talking with genuineness and

persuasion are the three methods used to generate the audience's emotional appeal. The speaker

should be good at using words and phrases with strong emotional power to affect the target

audience. The use of examples is a better approach in pulling listeners into the speech while

speaking with genuineness and persuasion through the effective use of both verbal and non-

verbal cues as emotions communicate itself to the audience.

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