What it is a good Persuasive Speech Topic???

Question

The speech is for a college class, also it has to be 7-9 minutes long.

Answer 1

Abortion / Guns / War in Irak for or against take your pick.

Answer 2

Pick something you have a strong opinion on, full it with research, and give your opinion. B.S.ing on timed speeches is such a nice talent to have!!

Don't choose a topic that the audience may already have a very developed opinion on, because you will not do any persuading.

Talk about why Cherrios should not be able to claim that their cereal is heart healthy.
Talk about why docters shouldn't have to deal with liabilities.
Talk about how it's crap that diving boards are being removed from public pools accross America because idiots do it wrong, then sue the pool owner, though it had nothing to do with them.

Those might have some potential. Do some brainstorming to find what you're passionate about. What sports do you play? Music? What are some contraversies going on in your field of study that you agree of disagree with. Develop your opinion, and start writing.

Does it have to be memorized? You should really try to, even if it's not required, you'll sound like you know what you're talking about if you're not consantly looking at your notes. Also, try to incorparate hand gestures. Dress professionally.

Good luck, tell me how it goes. Feel free to email/IM me if you have questions/ statements/ concerns

Answer 3

Try to persuade a person who is sickly to eat wisely - veggie diet maybe?

Persuade families to do away with the TV for a month

Give persuasive reasons for the arts in general

"Why school uniforms increase school achievemnet"

"A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle"

Gosh, more??

The circus is hardly the place to live a moral life

Drive the car less and walk/bike more

Turn down the thermostat

Eat one meal less a week and put the money in the vacation jar

thanks for the workout!