PERSUASIVE SPEECH.

PERSUASIVE SPEECH
In this persuasive speech, I will be emphasizing on the ‘importance of joining
voluntary works alongside our studies.' The audience I am addressing is composed
of students from the School of Sciences.
(5 seconds pause).
Introduction
We all have taken admission in this academic course with certain dreams, and we
work to fulfill those dreams. We all study hard and leave no stone unturned to make
our aspirations become a reality. But have we ever wondered or asked ourselves,
apart from this aim to prosper academically and may be securing a fulfilling job in
the future, how can we make a larger contribution to the society? Yes, despite of
being good students, we have a greater responsibility towards the society and the
community surrounding us and the world as a whole.
We are the future citizens of this country, and it is us who will make this world a
better place to live, a place where all human will peacefully co-exist. One of the
most important aspects regarding this is that students of today will be the leaders
of tomorrow and we should always be prepared to lead from the front and lead by
example for our future generations. Students of today can make a difference with
their new and innovative thoughts. These thoughts can bring many new ideas of
change. Through this speech, I request from this knowledgeable audience to be a
part of the change. You are here to be the change makers, for the better. We may
work as volunteers in any non-profit organization, as social workers or volunteers
and in this way, we can be the medium of change in a positive way. It is always
easy to say, it is also easy to plan. However, the real challenges come in the way to
make the said things done and to make the plan work and work successfully in
realizing the goals. The goals are set with many steps; each step has its obstacles,
which are to be overcome to reach the goal.
(Body of the speech)
All of us are born with some special inherent qualities. Some of us are great
speakers; some are exceptional writers, others may be excellent organizers. The
fields of work we choose are also to a large extent, related to the interest and
qualities we have. During our studies, or vacations, we should plan and choose an
area where we can contribute the best. There are numerous organizations working
for older people, children, physically challenged people, on the environment and
climate change, and so on. These organizations always want to strengthen their
manpower and are always on the lookout for quality staff, dedicated volunteers, or
even staff who can work during weekends only. It is my request to all of you ,who
are present out here, to get enrolled in any of the organizations of your interest and
serve the needy people and work for the change required. It is not at all difficult to
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get access to these organizations, and they need the volunteers almost throughout
the year, for many of their projects and events.
Working for a cause, which is instrumental in bringing any change, will surely give
you the satisfaction that you are a part of that initiative, which has changed
something. Your one action, one step will motivate others in becoming a part of the
greater revolution. No great thing can be achieved alone, and a group of people
with a common goal can reach any heights and achieve any goal. The value
empowering the passions of volunteers has been emphasized when it is stated that
they have been trusted and they have the opportunities to turn into better leaders.
Their empowerment will remain impactful for the society at large (Empower Their
Passions, 2015).
Once we are convinced that we can make a difference, we should be relentless in
our efforts to achieve something meaningful. Our actions will not only give us a
sense of satisfaction, but also this will be inspirational for many others also.
Conclusion:
To conclude, I must thank all of you for being avid listeners to what I had to say and
honestly and sincerely request all of you to get involved in things which can bring
hope in someone's heart and smile on somebody’s face. The world needs people
like you. People who feel that sharing is caring and are happy to help others. If a
small action from your side can make a big difference in someone’s life, you should
take that step forward.
Thank you.
REASONING SPEECH
In this reasoning speech, I will focus on ‘Restrictions on the Use of Firearms in the
United States.’ The audience I am addressing consists of students from the School
of Sciences.
(5 seconds pause).
Introduction
In today’s world, in every civilized country, there exist certain pre-defined rules and
regulations on the purchase, possession, and use of firearms by the civilians. There
are written rules in some countries, while in others the rules have never been
written and these have been followed throughout centuries in unwritten form .Not
only these rules are the benchmarks for the use of firearms, among all the things,
on the other hand, these are the sets of guidelines which put legal restrictions so
that the firearms are not misused or used beyond the permissible reasons. In the
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