Attention Getter For Persuasive Essay

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Tambra Bullock
COM 103-005
Professor Karwoski
October 27, 2016
Persuasive Speech

A Growing Brand With a Rich History

Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to stand up for their beliefs and values
Central Idea: Standing up for what you believe allows one to be more confident in the decisions they make. My goal is to make the audience aware that constantly following behind the ideals of others can be harmful to your own identity and can keep you from reaching your full potential.

Introduction

Attention getter: I will start of my speech by introducing several influential leaders in American history who have impacted society by remaining true to their beliefs and ideals. Thereafter, I will relate how these leaders sticking to
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My goal is to make the audience aware that constantly following behind the ideals of others can be harmful to your own identity and can keep you from reaching your full potential.

Introduction

Attention getter: I will start of my speech by introducing several influential leaders in American history who have impacted society by remaining true to their beliefs and ideals. Thereafter, I will relate how these leaders sticking to what they believe has enabled them to be successful in their life's endeavors.
Transition into 3 main points which are: Following behind others beliefs can lead to large amounts of stress, lack of individual personality and low-self esteem, and possible risk of endangerment.

Transition: Firstly, I will discuss how following behind the ideals of others can be very stressful
Body

How Following behind other’s beliefs can lead to
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Because people’s beliefs and values change throughout life, it can be very demanding to keep up with someone else’s life and problems along with your

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