Maryville University - SPEECH 110Persuasive Speech Outline

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Persuasive Speech Outline Lauren Nolle Persuasive Outline Topic: Legalization of Marijuana within the United States. Audience: I am speaking to anyone who is interested in the topic of legalizing ... marijuana within the United States of America. General Purpose: To persuade. Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience that recreational marijuana should be kept illegal in the United States. Thesis: Those who support marijuana legalization, for medical or for general use, do not recognize the greatest costs of the drug are not related to its prohibition; they are the costs resulting from marijuana itself. I. Introduction A. Attention Getter: Did you know that within the United States today, over 2.7 million people are drug abusers. One of the most popular drugs that is abused within the U.S is marijuana. B. Reason to Listen: Legalizing marijuana can affect all people, and it is extremely important to have knowledge about the topic and be up to date on [Show More]

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