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SPCH U201: Foundations in Oral Communication: Persuasive Speech

Purpose of a Pursasive Speech

Persuasive speech is used to argue ‘for’ or ‘against’ a specific point. The aim is to start with a statement (which you either do or don’t agree with) and then use persuasive language to get other people to agree with your point of view.

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