Persuasive Speech Outlines Problem-Solution Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience that the auto repair industry should be strictly regulated. Central Idea: Incompetent and unnecessary auto repairs must be corrected by strict regulations. I. Introduction A. Attention Getting Device B. Reveal Importance of Topic C. Establish Credibility D. State Central Idea E. Preview Speech II. Body of Speech A. (Problem) American car owners are taken advantage of in car repairs in several ways 1.Unnecessary repairs 2.Use of inferior parts 3.Poor Service 4.High Labor costs B. (Solution) Stricter regulations against faulty and unfair car repairs would solve problem . C. (Benefits or Practicality) Strict regulations would end unnecessary and faulty auto repairs. III. Conclusion A. Urge listeners to insist on stricter regulations. B. Summarize main points and call for action. Comparative Advantages: Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that cloth diapers are a superior choice for babies over disposable diapers. Central Idea: Cloth diapers offer superior advantages for babies and their families than do disposable diapers. I. Introduction A. Attention Getting Device B. Reveal Importance of Topic C. Establish Credibility D. State Central Idea E. Preview Speech II. Body of speech A. Cloth diapers are superior to disposable ones because they better protect the baby from allergic reactions B. Cloth diapers are superior to disposable ones because they require more frequent changing making the baby more comfortable and less susceptible to bacteria build-up. C. Cloth diapers are superior to disposable ones because they did not contribute to landfills and other pollution pitfalls. III. Conclusion A. Summarize B. Urge listeners to consider using cloth diapers. Monroe`s Motivated Sequence: Specific Purpose: To persuade the audience to bring cans of food for the hungry. Central Idea: Providing food for the hungry in America by donating food and money cannot only alleviate hunger, but restore hope in their lives. I. Introduction (Attention Step) A. Gain Attention B. Establish Credibility C. Explain Importance of Topic D. Preview Speech II. Body of Speech ( Need Step, Satisfaction Step, Visualizaton Step) A. (Need Step) Local Soup Kitchens have a shortage of food. B. (Satisfaction Step) There are many ways to help diminish this food shortage. C. (Visualization Step) If nothing is done, these people will starve, therefore it is important to supply them with the necessary food. III. Conclusion (Action) A. Urge Action : Pull out some cans of food that are in your pantry and donate them or give money to organizations that can purchase needed food B. Appeal: Your contributions will make a difference in these people`s lives.