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Fun persuasive speech ideas?

Hey! I have to come up with a fun topic for a persuasive speech in my English class. I want something interesting and relevant but not too serious. Any ideas?

2 years ago

Hey there! It's always enjoyable to brainstorm some fun and light-hearted persuasive speech topics. Below, I've listed a few ideas that should hopefully get the creative juices flowing:

1. Why pets are better than siblings

2. The benefits of staying up late vs. being an early bird

3. Why pineapple belongs on pizza (or doesn't!)

4. The superiority of a certain movie or TV show genre (e.g., comedy vs. dramas)

5. Why every workplace should have a mandatory nap time

6. The importance of breakfast: championing your favorite type of breakfast food

7. Making the case for your favorite superhero being the best one

8. Why book-to-movie adaptations need more respect (or need to stop happening)

9. How the world would benefit from a 3-day workweek

10. The advantages of handwritten letters over emails and texts

11. Which of Taylor Swift's musical eras is the best

12. An alternative name for American football

13. The best pasta shape

14. Which fast food chain is superior

15. The logic behind your personal Chipotle order

Good luck and have fun with your speech!

PS: If you're interested in giving persuasive speeches in a more formal context, like an oratorical contest, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which contains a list of over 900 extracurricular activities you might consider getting involved in: https://blog.collegevine.com/your-complete-list-of-extracurricular-activities/

2 years ago

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