After reading chapter 3, the most important information I gained was the need to consider all of the different arguments when preparing for a speech. Too often have I been one of those people that has taken my stance and been close minded to all of the different sides to the argument.
The reading explains how you need to be able to know and understand the different sides to the argument in order to address them in your speech. In order to make your speech believable, you need to address why your opinion is the best.
Not only is it important to know the different sides during your speech but it is important to know the different sides so when you are asked questions at the end, you will be prepared to answer whatever concerns a person with another stance on the issue may have.
I think this is important for political speeches. In order for a candidate to be fully prepared, they need to know the opinion of the people with the votes they are trying to keep as well as the ones they are trying to sway.
It all comes down to preparation, and know all sides is the best way to prepare!
Nice insight into the reading. I agree that taking the other side into consideration is an essential part to creating an effective argument. Without it, there's no room for the argument to develop from two opposite sides staying fixed in their own points of view. That said, I don't know if I agree that a speech that addresses the side becomes more "believable"- credible I think is more fitting. But I think that preparation is definitely key.
ReplyDeleteThis is a terrible opinion! The only opinion that matters is your own. You dont need to be prepared for an arguement by knowing both sides of it all you have to do is shove your opinion down their throat and make them see it your way. I say screw preparation just keep repeating your side over and over again louder than they are speaking....works every time.
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