You've Been Assigned a Five-Minute Persuasive Speech on the Topic

Essay

You've been assigned a five-minute persuasive speech on the topic of your choosing, although it must represent a controversial subject. You will be delivering this speech to your communication class and have the opportunity to gather information about your audience before developing your speech. First, provide a specific purpose statement for your intended topic. Then using the guidelines discussed in the text, design a brief (5 to 10 question) questionnaire to help you gain information about your audience.