Sunday, November 18, 2012

Reasoning used to persuade others



Since my speech is about myplate I think I’m going to use inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning is about going from the very specific to the general and I think if I was going to do a speech about myplate I would have to talk about my specific problem  of my plate and how effects the country as a whole in general. BY appealing by logic and reasoning with inductive reasoning I am able to make the audience visualize what will happen if they do no implement what I say and do. Inductive reasoning is also called “reasoning by example,” which is why I think it’s effective to give an image to people’s minds about what will happen if they don’t follow through with my plan. According to the book, “researching is the best way is the best way to know about the true cause of events and by using the supporting evidence to back up your claim will make you present a stronger argument.” It seems that getting your facts in an order that makes since will help you deliver your speech and make it much stronger.

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  1. I think that you have made the right choice by using inductive reasoning to make your argument. I don't know what myplate is, so by explaining that first and then extrapolating out from there it will make it easier for me and others who share my ignorance of the subject matter to follow your argument. Appealing to logic and reasoning are also very good plans for a speech when you are attempting to educate an audience about subject matter, as well as persuade them. Good research and putting your facts in an order that makes sense are also good ideas when preparing a presentation. I am sure that your speech will be very interesting and I am looking forward to it.

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