Persuasive Speaking

This speech is designed to persuade and must be on a serious problem that actually exists, although this does not mean that humour might not be useful at points in the speech. A problem/solution approach must be taken, i.e. speakers must identify an actual problem (it need not be an earth-shattering one) and propose, or at least examine, one or more solutions to it. Speeches should be prepared beforehand (i.e. prior to arriving at the competition) and should be from 7 to 13 minutes in length. The same speech may be used throughout the competition. Speakers may use a single notecard, although judges are often more impressed by speakers who do not use any notes. Competitors may not use speeches that they have presented at any interschool competition prior to January 1 of the year of the Championships. Props, including audiovisual material or costumes, may not be used. There are time penalties for speeches that are over or undertime. 

Examples of persuasive speeches can be seen using this link