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Persuasive Speech : Solar Power

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Chanley Pittman Mrs. Stewart Public Speaking 9:25 M/W SOLAR POWER General Purpose: To persuade Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to use more solar power, to save money and help the environment. Introduction Attention Getter: We are 90 million miles from the sun, but in merely ten minutes light travels all of that distance to the earth. This extraordinary speed and natural light can help us to power homes and businesses with the use of solar panels. Reason to Lister: Natural resources will not last forever, but the sun will burn for millions of years, by harnessing this power we can save the earth’s resources. Credibility: I am concerned for the Earth and believe that by changing out means of getting power, we can change it for the better. Statement of Intent: Today I plan to persuade you to convert to solar power. Body I. First, I will discuss the basics of solar power. A. According to solarhome, the term solar power more specifically refers to the use of the sun’s energy for electricity. 1. In just one hour, the earth receives more energy from the sun than the entire world uses during a whole year. 2. The use of solar energy does not cause greenhouse gas emissions and is healthier for the environment than traditional forms of energy. B. According to thesolarenergyfacts, there are different types of solar use. 1. Photovoltaic (PV) energy is created when the sun’s rays hit the solar panel,

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