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1. One of the most controversial topics of the past couple of years focuses on Confederate names and monuments. There are very strong feelings on both sides. Please evaluate the following five areas after you watch the video:
Mitch Landrieu Speech
· appropriateness for the occasion and the audience
· vocal quality
· body language and gestures
· “language” used (not just vocabulary, but personal examples, connections with the audience, the use of metaphors and similes, and other elements of verbal communication)
· persuasive strategies and their effectiveness (the use of ethos, pathos, and logos)
After responding to the above prompts, please also consider the following: What do you think was the main goal of the speaker? Do you think there were secondary goals? How well do you think the goals were achieved? What did you learn from this speech that might help you with your persuasive speech?
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https://open.lib.umn.edu/communication/chapter/11-4-persuasive-strategies/
In any persuasive situation, there is always some resistance; otherwise, there would be no need for persuasion. Whatever you are trying to persuade your audience to do, it’s essential to think carefully about what the resistance is for your topic and the people you’re trying to persuade.
After reviewing the reading for this week, discuss some techniques you think would be helpful for your persuasive speech. Please be specific, and explain your approach in enough detail so that your classmates can provide feedback and, perhaps, make suggestions. Sometimes when we are in love with an idea or know something really well, it can be difficult to anticipate questions that others might have.