A 20 DAY PERSUASION

6 Elements In Persuasion

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   Animal Farm Questions?
   answer the following questions in relation to page 32 - 35 from the book animal farm by George Orwell
   1. what was snowball's plan? would it have been of benefit to all the animals?

   2. what steps did snowball take to gain acceptance of his plan? were his actions reasonable?

   3. how did napoleon prevent snowball's proposal from being accepted?

   4. what kind of leadership did napoleon establish?

   5. how did napoleon proceed to assert his authority? were his actions reasonable?

   6. what techniques of persuasion did squealer use? were they honest?

   7. did the animals have a better society then?

   • ANSWER:
     -This is in the wrong section.
     -It's FOUR PAGES. For the love of God, get some culture into your system - Reading four pages of a book is not going to kill you.

2. QUESTION:
   Can someone who read "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine help me?
   1. What was Paine's life like prior to his meeting with Benjamin Franklin in 1774?
   2. What did Paine believe was America's destiny? Explain why?
   3. According to Paine, why was Great Britain interested in America?
   4. What did Paine think of Great Britain's so-called right to rule America?
   5. What technique of persuasion does Paine use in this pamphlet?
   6. Explain how "Common Sense" was used as a tool in furthering the cause of colonial independence and win the war.
   7. List some thoughts from "Common Sense" that would have been new and radical thinking in 1776, but that are commonly held in America today.

   This is for my summer assignment for APUSH, I'm 3/4 done with the book, but need help with these questions.

   ESPECIALLY #s 1, 2, 4, 6. THANKS!

   • ANSWER:
     Well, I would love to answer this question...but it looks like it's for homework and as a teacher, that would be wrong of me.
     Common Sense was a HUGE motivator during the Revolution as summed up by Washington when he said (paraphrased) that it had "moved the hearts and minds of the country". But aside from that,...read the book (it's really not that long, it was a pamphlet) and do your own homework

3. QUESTION:
   how would you sum this up?
   i need this summarized but i dont even know where to start. please help me, ill give you the best answer so you get your points.

   Activities and Procedures: Delivering a Persuasive Speech The Procedure During class discussion, define and explain how people make decisions based on what they see and hear. Explain that sometimes we have to use skills to convince others about our positions. Have the students recall and list their own experiences trying to convince their friends about something, and then ask them to share these with the class. Have the students pick a proposition that not everyone would agree with such as: "nuclear power plants are superior energy sources." Have them write a 6 to 8 - minute speech in outline form to persuade the class. Each student will then deliver this speech in front of the class while the rest of the students take notes and prepare to give the speaker feedback on the speech. The Lesson: The Voice and Body are the Best Tools Every student is a natural persuader! They have done it all their lives. Every time someone enters a conversation, he or she engages in elementary persuasion techniques. It is true, that any time students make a statement of fact, they are asserting its validity and assuming that their listener agrees. This speech goes further than a normal conversational assertion: now students have to assume that not everyone will agree with them from the start, and it is their job to make them see things their way. The goal of this speech is to change someone's mind or way of thinking about a topic. This is not a speech to sell, as students do not ask that the listener do anything except to agree with them or to begin to listen to their way of thinking. Their message is, of course, very important in this speech, but their voice and body language are even more important. Here they will learn how their delivery can help. There are several important aspects of presentation to keep in mind; the academic elements of persuasion are:
   1) Body language - make sure that they have a proper posture. If their shoulders are sagging and their legs are crossed, they will not appear as being sincere and people just will not accept their message.
   2) Articulation - articulation means how their total vocal process works. There are several steps to this entire process. Students need to understand the process. First, they need air from the lungs, their vocal cords in their larynx must be working, their mouth and tongue must be in sync, and they have to make sure that they have got some saliva in their mouths to keep things oiled. They should be aware of their physical makeup to be able to understand how they speak.
   3) Pronunciation - students need to pronounce each word. They must avoid slang, except to make a point, and not slur the words. They must avoid saying, "you know."
   4) Pitch - pitch refers to the highs and lows of the voice. Whatever they do, they must avoid a monotone!
   5) Speed - the speed, or pace, is an important variable to control. Between 140-160 words per minute is the normal pace for a persuasive speech. Any faster and they may appear to be glib; any slower and they sound like they are lecturing. If they are not sure about their speed, tape them for one minute and then replay it and count the number of words they used in the minute! The human ear and brain can compile and decode over 400 spoken words per minute, so if they are going too slow their listeners' minds are going to start to wander as the brains finds other ways to keep themselves occupied.
   6) Pauses - the pause, or caesura, is a critical persuasive tool. When they want to emphasize a certain word, have them just pause for one second before; this highlights the word. If they really want to punch it, tell them to pause before and after the word!
   7) Volume - volume is another good tool for a persuasive speech, but they should use it with caution. If they scream all the way through their speech, people will become accustomed to it and it will lose its effectiveness. On the other hand, a few well-timed shouts can liven up the speech! They must try to "project" or throw their voice out over the entire class - or speak to the last row.
   Quality - quality of voice is gauged by the overall impact that their voice has on their listeners. Quality of voice is the net caliber of their voice, its character and attributes. They must try to keep the vocal quality high; it is what separates their voices from everyone else's.
   9) Variance - variance of vocal elements is the most important consideration of all! One of the most persuasive speakers in modern history was Winston Churchill. One of his most remarkable qualities was his ability to vary the elements of his voice. He would start with a slow, laconic voice and then switch gears to a more rapid pace. People were light-headed after listening to him! Even if they have no desire to run for political office, students can still use the tools of variance. Have them t

   • ANSWER:
     The procedure to deliver a persuasive speech is as follows:Define and explain how people use what they see and here to make decisions. Tell how we use skills to tell convince others and tell about trying to convince friends. Write a 6 to 8 minute speech on "nuclear power plants are superior energy sources." Deliver speech. the lesson is that everyone is a natural persuader. Use body language, articulation, pronunciation, pitch, speed, pauses, volume, quality, and variance to increase the quality of your speech.

     This is just a little knock-up-job of a summary, but it'll give you some key points that you can build on. I hope it helps. Warning, I'm not the best summarizer!

4. QUESTION:
   Could someone critique my english essay on Macbeth?
   prieview:
   Question: How does Macbeth's ambition lead to his downfall?

   Intro: The tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare outlines how lust for power can bring about the corruption of the human person. This clearly evident in the character Macbeth, whose ambition to become King of Scotland ultimately leads to his tragic demise. Through the prophecies of the evil beings, an insignificant seed was planted in Macbeth, however, the thirst of power he was tempted to drink. Through persuasion by his soul mate, his vaulting ambition began to grow without hesitance. The desire to stay King and preserve his title, called the tyrant within him to unleash its wrath on anyone who stood in his path, even his closest friends. Each step bringing him closer and closer to the evident end.

   Para 1: The seed of ambition planted in Macbeth’s heart brought about his downfall. Macbeth, was given a glimpse of prosperity through the witches prophecies, “All hail Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter.” Despite Banquo’s warnings, “Often times, to win us our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betray’s in deepest consequences”, Macbeth was curious to explore the predictions of the instruments of darkness. In effect, thoughts of murder and betrayal entered his mind. “If good, why do I yield to that suggestions, whose horrid image doth unfix my hair.” Thus, the monster within began to alter Macbeth’s mind into thoughts of greatness.

   Para 2:Notwithstanding countless resistance against his own ambition, Macbeth ultimately gave into his own ambition by which he was driven to his end. Lady Macbeth, seeking her own ambition ultimately used Macbeth for her own gain. Through her cunning persuasion techniques Macbeth was helpless but watch ambition turn against him. “When you durst do it, then you were a man; and to be more than what you were, you would be so much more the man.” Despite resistance, “We will proceed no further in this business”, it was really a matter of time till greed got the better of him, “I am settled; and bend up each corporal agent to this terrible feat.”

   Para 3: Regardless of the fact that Duncan was God’s anointed and appointed monarch, Macbeth was willing to kill his own relative in exchange for his tragic downfall. Driven by lust, Macbeth invited Duncan for a feast at his home, only by deceiving Duncan of the two faced Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. “Make our faces vizards to our hearts, disguising what they are.” Though Macbeth knew the evil of his actions, he was willing to trade his heart with the devil. “I am afraid to think what I have done; look on’t again I dare not.” Overcome by sadness of the death of his relative Macbeth had truly realised the extent of his actions, “What hands are here! Ha-they pluck out mine eyes! Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, making the green one red.” Though Macbeth wanted to stop, he could no stop his uncontrollable ambition. “I have no spur to pric

   Para 4:
   Despite the fact that Macbeth achieved his aim, his ambition lead him to his demise through killing more to conserve his innocence. Macbeth ruthlessly killed the innocent guards in their sleep, excusing himself by asking, “Who can be wise, amazed, temperate and furious, loyal and neutral, in a moment? No man.” In killing the guards Macbeths ambition was evident. After the first kill Macbeth was able to kill without hesitating. Macbeth has realised that it would be easier to keep killing than to turn back. “I am in blood stepped in so far, that, should I wade no more, returning were as tedious as go o’er.
   ”
   Para 5:
   Even though Banquo was Macbeth’s closest friend, the attempted murder of Banquo and Fleance stepped him closer to his demise. Feeling threatened by Banquo’s knowledge of the witches’ prophecies Macbeth had decided to terminate him. “To be thus is

   Para 6:
   Regardless of the fact that everyone had turned against him, Macbeth’s ambition refused to step down, bring about his inevitable downfall. When Macduff, had went to seek help from Malcolm, Macbeths fury was seen in his act for slaughtering Macduff’s innocent wife and children. By killing everyone who stood in Macbeths way, Macbeth had turned Scotland upside down. “Each new morn, new widows howl, new orphans cry, new sorrows strike heaven on the face, th

   Conclusion:
   In essence, the tragedy of Macbeth depicts how ambition can bring about the downfall of a human person. Through deceptive predictions, Macbeth’s mind began to construct evil thought to attain greatness. His ambition became apparent when his allowed to be persuaded into Killing. Through his first act of murder, Macbeth had become obsessed with his power and title and continued to kill for his ambition, which inexorably brought about his finish.

   • ANSWER:
     this is a long essay.

     "This clearly evident" needs a verb. what are the "evil" beings... they may be creepy, but that does not mean they are evil. The last sentence in the intro is a fragment.

     Part 1 is all summary. MOAR COMMENTARY (I am assuming there is not a maximum on how much you can write...

     that is all the time i have for now..

5. QUESTION:
   Can someone help me with these questions from Thomas Paine's "Common Sense"?
   1. What was Paine’s life prior to his meeting Benjamin Franklin in 1774?
   2. What did Paine believe was America’s Destiny? Why?
   3. According to Paine, why was Great Britain interested in America?
   4. What did Paine think of Great Britain’s so-called “right” to rule America?
   5. What technique of persuasion does Paine use in his pamphlet?
   6. What does Paine argue is the most serious diplomatic and economic cost of the “alliance” with Britain?
   7. How was “Common Sense” a tool in furthering the cause of colonial independence and winning the war?
   8. List some thoughts from Common Sense that would have been new and radical in 1776 but common today.

   • ANSWER:
     Hmm, do you want help, or someone to do your homework for you?

     Those questions sound word-for-word like something from homework...