15: Persuasive Speaking
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- 15.1: Why Persuade?
- Why should we consider trying to persuade others in public speaking? This page will give us some answers.
- 15.2: A Definition of Persuasion
- While it might seem like a simple concept, there's a lot to understanding the concept of persuasion.
- 15.3: Why is Persuasion Hard?
- WE believe that our arguments are good and valid ones and, yet, others might not agree so readily. We get some answers to why persuading others can be so challenging.
- 15.4: Traditional Views of Persuasion
- Ethos, pathos and logos--three terms key to understanding persuasion.
- 15.5: Constructing a Persuasive Speech
- Special care has to be taken to formulate a persuasive argument; this section discusses various propositions.
- 15.8: Other Chapter Activities and Resources
- Students and faculty can find additional resources and learning activities to supplement the chapter's reading material.