Argumentative Speech On Cake

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A. Attention Material: Who believes cake is bad for you? Who thinks cake is good? B. Relevancy Material: A large portion of you in the audience tonight is probably unaware of the positive effects cake can have on us. Today, cake doesn’t exactly have a great reputation due to the negative commentary we hear in media outlets, typically concerning health and weight. C. Credibility Material: However, in my research, I have found a multitude of studies and statistics supporting my claim and the many benefits there are for the consumption of cake. D. Thesis & Preview: Contrary to popular belief, cake can be beneficial. Those benefits are cultural, economic, and health wise. << Transition: Let’s begin with Cakes relevance throughout time II. Body A. Main Point #1: …show more content…

Cake becomes the bad guy. The temptation into reverting back into old, bad habit that got you feeling like you needed to lose weight in the first place. b) Low carb diets are the most popular. You see the name on magazine, tabloids, movies, and tv. c) Somewhere along the way, Weight loss turned into the new meaning of healthy, which isn’t always the case. 2) Cakes history is fairly short, and sweet. a) Cake was considered a breakfast food; its main ingredients being milk, flour, sugar, eggs. It was a cost-effective meal that could be shared with the entire family. b) There is evidence of cakes existing in early civilizations, our idea of cake started up in 18th century. 3) Cake is a international constant. There are many traditions and religions that have different purposes and recipes for cake. a) Cake is a food of celebration, friendship, sharing, joy and grieving. It is served at birthdays, weddings, funerals, and with friends. In a time where we are divided by race, religion, politics and class, we could all connect over cake. << Transition: Now that we have discussed the importance of cake in culture, Let’s move onto the monetary

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