Felon Voting faces a serious problem that needs to be solved: When felons are released from prison‚ many of them want to start a new life. However‚ this is difficult when they’ve lost simple rights such as voting. I believe felons should be allowed to vote once they’ve served their time. Studies show that felon voting contributes to lower crime rate. Studies also show that racial discrimination is a leading cause of felony disenfranchisement. According to Democracy’s Ghost – a show that focuses
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Educated voting Author: Nathan Kyer Good evening everyone my name is ________‚ and today I would like to talk about voting and the importance of being an educated voter. To start how many of you plan to vote in the next election? (Base response according to the audience)It is very important to vote. Our country‚ the United States of America‚ has been from the start‚ founded upon the principle of representative government and officials. It has only been within the last century that all Americans
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Persuasive Speech WHY BOTHER TO VOTE Introduction: Ever since this country was established citizens have fought for a right that often is not exercised by today’s youth; along with many others. This right that I speak of is the right to vote. In the beginning one had to be a white male landowner in order to receive this right. However through the years and many trying battles all citizens of the US that are 18 years and older have earned this right. Voting is something that many of us take for
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Persuasive Speech Ideas These penguins are persuading their friends to take a dip in the cool water... but you can persuade our class on any of the following ideas or come up with one of your own. Remember these are broad topics so make sure you narrow your area and choose your side so that you can properly defend your position. Also I NEVER censor speech topics HOWEVER keep in mind I want the ideas fresh‚ some topics are very OVER DONE - for example: "smoking is bad for you"
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Persuasive Speech Tips and Topics How to write a persuasive speech © Naomi Rockler-Gladen Feb 1‚ 2007 1. Find an appropriate and interesting persuasive speech topic. For many students‚ this is one of the most difficult parts of writing a persuasive speech. 2. Know your audience well. To be persuasive‚ you absolutely must identify with your audience and make your audience identify with you. This is so important‚ and yet many speakers don’t try. Who are the members of your audience? What
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Persuasive speech outline purpose: To persuade my audience to donate blood through the American Red Cross. Introduction: 1. Did you know that blood donated to the American Red Cross saves XXX lives per year? 2. People should give blood because it is easy and though there might be a little pain involved it is worth it because it saves so many lives and you get great snacks. Body: I. Giving blood is easy a. It only takes about an hour b. You just lay back and let the nurses do the work c. It
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Persuasive Speech Parts Explained PERSUASIVE OUTLINE Begin with an Attention Step that is an Opening statement of interest: (use one or more of the following) * A rhetorical question * A startling statement * A quotation * An illustration or story * A reference to the subject * A reference to the occasion Motivate audience interest in your subject by alluding to: (use one or more of the following) * The practical value of the information for your audience * A reason
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Persuasive speech: animal testing At first‚ thank you for the people who are here to listen to my speech. I’m honor to be here so that I can express my strong argument in this place. Before beginning my speech‚ I want to ask you a question. It’s a short question‚ but not simple. Please think carefully. Is there the most superior living species? I think most of you would be quite perplexed. Yes. You should be. As I said‚ it is not a simple question. But also‚ simultaneously‚ there is a one‚ 100% perfect
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Elizabeth Nordstrom Speech Communications: Section 49 Persuasive Speech Outline Why Every College Student Should Exercise INTRODUCTION 1. Hello everyone‚ my name is Liz Nordstrom and today I have come to speak with you all about how important it is to not only be physically active‚ but to take care of your body by also eating healthy. There are many benefits that come from working out for a short period of time each day. A lot of these benefits are physical and mental‚ however there are many that
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A Persuasive speech on sexual discrimination Good evening‚ my name is Evan Morrison. I am here today to talk to you about sexual discrimination. Sexual discrimination means that a person gets treated in a less favorable manner because of their sex‚ and I imagine young people go through tough times at school just because they like the same gender or when a boy wants to be a girl. In this speech‚ I will try to change your views on discrimination and hopefully make a change and put a stop to all of
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