Below are four specific purposes for persuasive speeches. In each case explain whether the speech associated with it concerns a question of fact, a question of value, or a question of policy. Then rewrite the specific purpose statement to make it appropriate for a speech about one of the other two kinds of questions. For instance, if the original purpose statement is about a question of policy, write a new specific purpose statement that deals with the same topic as either a question of fact or a question of value. Example:
Original statement: To persuade my audience that it is unfair for judges to favor natural parents over adoptive parents in child custody disputes. (question of value)
Rewritten statement: To persuade my audience that the courts should establish clear guidelines for settling disputes between adoptive parents and natural parents in child custody cases. (question of policy)
a. To persuade my audience that e-cigarettes are harmful to human health.
b. To persuade my audience that a national sales tax should be adopted to help reduce the national debt.
c. To persuade my audience that it is unethical for doctors to receive money from pharmaceutical companies to promote their products.
d. To persuade my audience to join Teach for America.