The danger of silence | Clint Smith – YouTube

Group Members: Parker Qualls, Zushan Liu, AJ Corral

Based on your brainstorming of ideas for argument speech in general, do some online research and select any one speech that you consider an effective example of persuasive speech. Then explain with examples what you find to be effective in terms of delivery:

Volume (appropriate to our space and audience): He seemed like he was talking among a group of friends, he did not need to be too loud because he was on a small stage with a small audience. He uses a speaker so he doesn’t have to be too loud.

Variety of tone (enthusiasm, confidence, and engagement throughout): He had that stereotypical “talk fast then get slower” type of motivational speech. This is used to create more of an impact on the audience with what he was saying. 

Eye contact with audience members (not floor, wall, or paper): He appeared to have consistent eye contact with the audience the whole time. 

Gestures and body movements that flow naturally and expressively: This speaker talks with his hands, so it does flow naturally and connect with what he is saying. He doesn’t really walk around either he just gets to the point and leaves.