Persuasive Speech Topic Examples

Dear students,

To choose topics for speech, you have to pick from any of these categories;

1. Speech about facts i.e to argue whether a statement is true or false

e.g. Topic: Shark Fin

       Specific purpose: To persuade my audience that shark fin does not have any health benefits

      Central idea: Many people believe that eating shark fin can improve human's health quality but  actually it does not contribute any benefits at all.


2. Speech about value i.e. to argue that an idea/action is right or wrong from moral point of view

 e.g.  Topic: Abortion

     Specific purpose;   To persuade my audience that abortion is wrong form religion and legal     perspective.

    Central idea: Abortion is very cruel act and many religions condemn it and it is against the human rights.

3. Speech about policy i.e. to argue that a specific action should be taken or not.

e.g. Topic: Pollution

       Specific purpose: To persuade my audience to stop polluting the environment

       Central idea: There are several reasons why human being must stop polluting the environment.


Please email the topic details to this address of 

bbb3102@gmail.com and use your student's UMT email.


Good Luck