Name:

Persuasion Speech Cover Sheet

Directions: Fill out this cover sheet and staple it to the front of your final copy of the speech. This is
due the day you give your speech. Your bibliography should be the last page in this set of papers.
Topic: ________________________________________________________________________
2. Basic position/ Thesis:_____________________________________________________
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3. Discuss what appeals (logical, ethical, emotional) you use in your argument and why.
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4. What is the oppositions strongest point? What is the main concession you had to make?
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On your paper highlight and label your best rhetorical question.

On your paper highlight and label your best use of repetition.
On your paper highlight and label your best periodic sentence.
On your paper highlight and label your best or most complex example of parallel structure.
Highlight and label two other rhetorical devices you used: metaphor, simile, hyperbole,
analogy, allusion, antithesis.
10. List at least three instances where you made a special effort to create effect with your diction.
List the word or phrase and explain briefly why you choose it.
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b. __________________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________________
Speech Rubric:
Content (quality of argument and research; clarity of tone and purpose):
Effective use of persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices:
Quality of delivery (organization, presentation style, appearance & appropriate dress):
Dealing with the opposing point of view /making a concession:

_____40%
_____30%
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(5% off for each minute over or under the allotted minutes)

TOTAL=

V. Stevenson, 05/24/10, Adapted by C. Rhude10/10

AP Language, Patrick Henry High School

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