Persuasive Speech Outline For Research Paper

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General Purpose: To persuade the audience that around the world traveling is a good experience to have once in a while.
Specific Purpose Statement: At the end of my speech, my audience will become more interested in traveling and exploring the culture of other countries.
Central Idea: To persuade the audience to spend more time travelling; specifically exotic countries like Nigeria.

Hook
(By a show of hands how many of you guys have ever visited a location outside Arlington, Texas? Have you visited another country that isn’t in North America? )
Background Information
(I am a Nigerian, and I already know a lot about the country. Also, I have experience traveling. This proves my credibility because I have a strong background with the information I am about to show you today.) …show more content…

I will address the positive rewards of traveling, the Nigerian culture and fun facts about Nigeria.) (To begin with, why do we need to travel?)
Point 1
• In accordance with, “Quora.com”…You have new experiences and meet new people. Imagine going for a hike or hanging at the beach or even a restaurant. People are more REAL when they’re not in their natural environment. You find it easier to express …show more content…

First of all the festivals, In accordance with “iExplore” Argungu Fishing Festival is a very big celebration that has been going on since 1934. It takes place every year for four days at the beginning of March. Thousands of fishermen jump into Sokoto River at the same time to compete on who gets the largest fish. Hundreds of thousands of people come just to watch the festival. When you attend this, you listen to people who speak different languages, their dressing, physical appearance, food, behavior, etc. Just attending this event gives you a chance to explore the whole country’s culture in one

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