Facts and Statistics

Facts and statistics can be used in persuasive speeches because they can make people convinced because of the logic involved. They are most effective when credibility is established. To do this you might first justify your interest in the speech topic or how you researched the topic so then the audience knows that you know most about it or you have an interest in the topic. Then you might give facts and give the sources of the facts so audience can use it to determine whether your speech is valid or not. Facts and statistics won’t be as affective if audience members do not think that they are accurate or do not think that you are presenting them right. Also overwhelming the audience with facts and statistics might make them tune out. You should always keep your audience in mind and ask yourself how will they respond to this? If someone is just giving facts it will not only bore the audience but they will lose their attention which will not make the speech very persuasive.