PERSUASIVE SPEECH THESIS STATEMENTS

There is a distinct difference between Persuasive Speeches & Informative Speeches:

- In a Persuasive Speech you explain or debate why you are for or against an issue.
- In an Informative Speech you describe or demonstrate something to your audience.

Here are examples of effective thesis statements for Persuasive Speeches:

- High fructose corn syrup in sodas and snack foods causes diabetes among children in the U.S. (Speaker is against high fructose corn syrup.)

- Smoking should be banned at all restaurants in every state. (Speaker is against smoking.)

- Ads in fashion magazines do not cause poor self image among adolescent girls. (Speaker is for ads in fashion magazines.)

- Condoms should be distributed in all high schools in America. (Speaker is for condom distribution.)


I hope that this information will help clarify the difference between Persuasive & Informative Speeches & will help all of you develop effective thesis statements.

- Prof. del Rosario