Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Top 10 Calls to Action (for the end of a speech)
Learn the Top 10 Ways to Call Listeners to Action at the end of a speech or presentation. This is Part 4 (of 4) of a series showing you how to write a persuasive speech. These are calls to action or CTAs and virtually all persuasive...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Structure a Persuasive Speech (PART 1)
Learn how to structure a persuasive speech using the classic persuasive speech design in Part 1 of this series. Learn the parts of the introduction, body, and conclusion.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Structure a Persuasive Speech 3 More Ways (Part 2)
Learn 3 More Ways to Structure a Persuasive Speech. In Part 2, you'll learn important alternative ways to organize the body points of a persuasive presentation you can use to tailor your message to your audience, message, and situation.
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Exploring Anaphora: The Power of Repetition in Writing
This video focuses on anaphora, a literary technique involving the repetition of words or phrases at the start of successive clauses. It highlights its emotional impact, with examples from "A Tale of Two Cities," the Declaration of...
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How to Use Reason and Logic in Influence & Persuasion
It may be that nobody ever makes a decision based solely on the facts. But they do need the facts and the reasons to justify their decision. Maybe to the people around them. Or perhaps just for themselves. As a result, we need to use...
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Persuasive Language: How to Influence with the Words You Choose
Words have power. And some have a lot more power than others. Indeed, some have so little that they diminish the impact of the words around them. Knowing what words do and do not have power is important, if you want to use your language...
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The Power of the Word 'Because' in Influence and Persuasion
Psychologist Ellen Langer and her colleagues did a simple experiment. In it, she showed the power of the word ‘because’ to trigger compliant behavior.
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Rhetoric: The Golden Key to Verbal Persuasion
People have been persuading one another with their speech for as long as we have records. In many different cultures, aspiring lawyers, administrators, and politicians would have learned the science of rhetoric, of using language...
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Presenting Your Persuasive Speech: Mastering Pace, Volume, and Pauses
In this video, the teacher provides a lesson on how to effectively present a persuasive speech by focusing on pace, volume, and pauses. The students learn to avoid monotone voices, adjust their speed, and use punctuation to guide their...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Writing a Speech Part 2 - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Rhetorical Devices For Persuasion
These Top 10 Rhetorical Devices for Persuasion and Public Speaking will enhance the persuasiveness of your speeches. These are also called Rhetorical Techniques or Literary Devices or that writers use in speeches and writing to enhance...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Compassionate Leadership
Compassionate leadership should be an important priority in professional settings.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Monroe's Motivated Sequence
Monroe's Motivated Sequence explanation with examples for persuasive speeches.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Informative vs Persuasive
Choices about an Informative vs Persuasive speech or presentation are important because your goals for a presentation will vary depending upon the audience, your goals, and the occasion. Speaking to Inform: - Teaching about something -...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Write a Thesis Statement for a Speech
How to write a thesis statement for a speech for either an informative or persuasive presentation.
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Revising Your Persuasive Speech: Connecting Evidence to Your Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that the evidence in a persuasive speech aligns with the thesis statement. The lesson covers the importance of strong thesis statements, the three stages of the writing process, and three...
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Developing a Strong Thesis Statement for a Persuasive Speech
In this video, the teacher guides students on how to develop a strong thesis statement for their persuasive speech. The lesson emphasizes the importance of caring deeply about the opinion expressed in the thesis statement and provides a...
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Brainstorming Persuasive Speech Topics: Finding Your Passion and Strong Feelings
In this video, the teacher explains how to come up with topics for a persuasive speech. The lesson focuses on brainstorming ideas by listing things that students care about and have strong feelings towards. The teacher guides the...
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Presenting Your Persuasive Speech
In this video, students will learn how to effectively present a persuasive speech by controlling their pace, volume, and pauses. The teacher provides step-by-step guidance on avoiding common mistakes such as using a monotone voice and...
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Revising Your Persuasive Speech: Connecting Evidence to Your Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher explains how to ensure that the evidence in a persuasive speech connects to the thesis statement. The teacher outlines three steps: rereading with a purpose, checking if the speech is going off track, and...
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Connecting the Parts of Your Persuasive Speech with Transition Words
In this video, the teacher explains how to effectively connect the different parts of a persuasive speech using transition words. The lesson covers the importance of organization and coherence in speech writing, as well as the common...
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Npr: Intelligence Squared u.s.
Find links to the topics discussed on "Intelligence Squared," the Oxford-style debating series broadcast nationally on NPR stations. The goal of the series is to raise the level of debate on the most challenging questions of the day,...