Justin Bryant
CO 125-72
11/30/15
Persuasive Speech Outline
General Purpose: To persuade.
Specific Purpose: To persuade students to vote in American elections.
Introduction
I. Attention Step
A. John Quincy Adams once said, “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost” (Brainy Quote). B. By a show of hands, how many of you are registered to Vote? C. How many of you have actually voted in an election in the past?
D. Voting is an important right in America. It is often referred to as a Civic Duty. It is the peoples way of having a say in their political system.
E. In the class survey I gave out many of you …show more content…
2. Voting can be viewed in a similar way 3. While your vote may not have as direct of an effect in presidential elections, it can when it comes to more local issues. A handful of votes can make all the difference when it comes to issues in your community (“Promote The Vote” 2015). 4. According to Cincinnati.com, in 2014 16 races and 4 issues were decided by one vote (BieryGolick 2015).
C. In the survey I passed out, some students said that they either weren’t registered or do not know how to register. 1. I will pass out registration forms with clear instructions in case anyone is Interested.
D. Some people said that they weren’t old enough to vote until recently.
E. Many people said that they didn’t have time to vote.
1. I voted in the last election, and served as a student poll worker during an election in high school. In most cases there is at most only a couple minute wait to vote, if any.
2. The only time you are likely to have a longer wait is when voting for a
CO 125-72
11/30/15
Persuasive Speech Outline
General Purpose: To persuade.
Specific Purpose: To persuade students to vote in American elections.
Introduction
I. Attention Step
A. John Quincy Adams once said, “Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost” (Brainy Quote). B. By a show of hands, how many of you are registered to Vote? C. How many of you have actually voted in an election in the past?
D. Voting is an important right in America. It is often referred to as a Civic Duty. It is the peoples way of having a say in their political system.
E. In the class survey I gave out many of you …show more content…
2. Voting can be viewed in a similar way 3. While your vote may not have as direct of an effect in presidential elections, it can when it comes to more local issues. A handful of votes can make all the difference when it comes to issues in your community (“Promote The Vote” 2015). 4. According to Cincinnati.com, in 2014 16 races and 4 issues were decided by one vote (BieryGolick 2015).
C. In the survey I passed out, some students said that they either weren’t registered or do not know how to register. 1. I will pass out registration forms with clear instructions in case anyone is Interested.
D. Some people said that they weren’t old enough to vote until recently.
E. Many people said that they didn’t have time to vote.
1. I voted in the last election, and served as a student poll worker during an election in high school. In most cases there is at most only a couple minute wait to vote, if any.
2. The only time you are likely to have a longer wait is when voting for a