Question

You hear a very powerful speech delivered by a member of a community-based activist group that advocates
for the less fortunate in your town. The community activist delivering the speech is pleading with community
members to join the protest of all stores in order to save the community homeless shelter from being torn
down to build a new upscale hotel.
What effective persuasive speech methods do you need to see or hear in order for you to feel convinced that
this is a cause worthy of your support, and why? Choose one of the following and provide an explanation of
your choice:
Promises of change (speaks to wants, needs, and emotions)
Humor and enthusiasm (influence through attitude and beliefs)
New solutions and Ideas (provides evidence results, and ideas

Answer 1

Answer with Explanation:

Promises of change (speaks to wants, needs and emotions) is the best way in order to convince me into joining the protest.

Since the speaker is asking people to support and join the protest in order to save the community homeless shelter, then it is best that he motivates us, his listeners, through "emotions."

The speaker may show sadness to the listeners by using a soft voice regarding what will happen to the lives of the people who are homeless once the upscale hotel will be built. This will touch the audience in a way that they'd be more than willing to help and join the protest. In this way, they will also be acting upon the speaker's request.

So, this explains the answer.