Good evening everyone! I’m so glad you could all be here today.
I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase, “ethos, pathos, logos.” These are the three pillars of persuasive public speaking. I want to talk to you today about why they are so important and how you can use them in your own speeches.
I’m sure many of you have heard the phrase, “ethos, pathos, logos,” but what does it mean? Ethos is the speaker’s credibility, or the trust the audience has in the speaker. Pathos is the emotional appeal of the speech, or the way the speaker connects with the audience. And logos is the logical argument of the speech, or the way the speaker uses facts and evidence to support their argument.
I know firsthand how powerful these three pillars can be. I recently gave a speech on the importance of conservation and why we should all be making an effort to reduce our carbon footprint. I used ethos by speaking about my own experiences with conservation and how I have seen the effects of climate change firsthand. I used pathos by talking about the impact of climate change on vulnerable populations and how it affects us all. And I used logos by providing facts and data about the effects of climate change.
At the end of my speech, I could see that the audience was moved. They were engaged and inspired to take action. I believe this was because I had used the three pillars of persuasive public speaking.
So, I urge you to remember the importance of ethos, pathos, and logos when you are preparing your own speeches. Use your credibility, create an emotional connection with your audience, and provide facts and evidence to support your argument.
Thank you for listening.
Feedback for the Speaker
It is great to see that you have a good understanding of the three pillars of persuasive public speaking, ethos, pathos, and logos. You have effectively used this knowledge in your speech and clearly explained the importance of each pillar. You have also provided an example of how you have used these pillars in your own speech, which is a great way to demonstrate your understanding.
Your speech was engaging and you have an excellent ability to connect with your audience. Your use of language was effective in conveying your message and the audience was clearly moved by your speech.
There are some areas of improvement that could be worked on. For example, you could have provided more examples to illustrate your point. Additionally, you could have included more facts and data to support your argument, as this would help to further strengthen your speech.
Overall, your speech was well-structured and you have effectively used the three pillars of persuasive public speaking. Keep up the good work and I’m sure you will be able to make even greater improvements in your future speeches.