Assignment 6.1: Prepare a Persuasive Speech Prepare a Persuasive Speech Objective Prepare a persuasive speech Assignment Overview In this writing assignment you will review the process used to select a topic and determine the specific purpose and main points for a persuasive speech. Deliverables An outline that is based on the format we've been using. Step 1 Select a topic. Choose a topic that fits into one of the categories of persuasive speeches that was highlighted in the lesson. Step 2 Review lesson information. Review the information in Lesson 4 of the course about creating a specific purpose statement and thesis, deriving a question based on the thesis, and using the question to determine the main points to cover in the speech. Step 3 Provide information about your topic. In a document, determine and enter the following information about your topic: Description of the audience for your speech (you get to define your audience.) Topic General purpose Specific purpose Step 4 Select a pattern. Based on your knowledge of patterns of organizing speech information, select a pattern of organization to use to create an outline for your speech. Step 5 Open the corresponding outline template document below. Step 6 Create an outline. Using the template, create a full-sentence, preparation outline for your speech. Follow the guidelines presented in the lesson for using a consistent set of symbols, using full, and declarative sentences.