Music Persuasive Speech

Introduction

I. Attention-Getter: There’s a theory by Steven Mithen that states music is the evolutionary precursor [a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner] to language (meaning we turn to music before spoken word to communicate what were trying to say), the bridge between the cries and gestures of other primates and our own more abstract communication, and it is an important aspect in our success as a species. Music is not just a form of entertainment, or communication, it is also a crucial tool for social bonding, a key element of human survival (“Hein, E.”)

II. Thesis Statement: The vinyl record, though underappreciated and often overlooked, has a rich history and interesting process of creation.

III. Relevance of Topic for Audience: Every individual in the audience probably gets most – if not all – of your music online. However, vinyls are still widely used by club DJs, music aficionados, and maybe some of your parents, so it’s likely that you will come across one at one point in time in your life.

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Speaker’s Credibility: I grew up listening to vinyl records with my dad, so my passion and interest in them has grown over the years. I have done a vast amount of research, through a variety or sources, to insure the information I present to you today is accurate.

V. Preview of Main Points: I will explain the history of the vinyl record and how they are made.

[Transition Vinyl records have a long history, dating back to the late 1800s.]