Persuasive Speech - Purposive Communication
Persuasive Speech - Purposive Communication
Persuasive Speech - Purposive Communication
PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
Comprehension Check
I. Write T on the blank if the statement is true and F if the statement is false.
II. Read the following general topics. Then, write a more specific topic for each given
general topic. Identify the design (for example, problem-solution, motivated
sequence, etc.) which you think is most appropriate for each specific topic that you
have written.
1. English proficiency
Specific Topic: Importance of studying English proficiency
Appropriate Design: A.F.O.R.E.S.T.
Purpose: To persuade audience on what is the importance of studying the
English proficiency.
2. School policies
Specific Topic: Dress Code Policy
Appropriate Design: Problem-Solution
Purpose: To persuade listeners what are the possible effects in not following
the dress code policy of the school.
5. Internet
Specific Topic: Benefits of Internet
Appropriate Design: Monroe’s Motivated Sequence
Purpose: Persuade audience on what is the benefits of having a Internet in
their respective homes.
6. Cellular phones
Specific Topic: New models of Cellular Phone
Appropriate Design: Comparative Advantages
Purpose: Persuade audience to buy these new models of cellular phones
7. Censorship
Specific Topic: Internet censorship
Appropriate Design: A.F.O.R.E.S.T.
Purpose: Persuade audience on how to fight internet censorship
8. Astrology
Specific Topic: Is astrology real?
Appropriate Design: Comparative Advantages
Purpose: Persuade listeners of the validity of astrology based on birthdate.
9. Free education
Specific Topic: Out-of-school youth
Appropriate Design: Problem-Solution
Purpose: Persuade audience to continue pursuing studies with the free
education of the government.
10. Advertisements
Specific Topic: Video advertising
Appropriate Design: Problem-Solution
Purpose: Persuade audience to create more attractive video advertising for
commercial purposes.