Jazzy Persuasive Speech

I am sure that everyone of you have heard about aliens and UFOs. Indeed, we all have heard about the famous case of aliens and UFOs in Roswell, New Mexico. Most people might be interested in the topic of aliens, but I know that the majority of you just think of it as rumours and the existence of them are impossible. Therefore, I am standing here in front all of you to make you change your perspective. I am strongly confident that I have found the evidence of their real existence to convince all of you.

Ever since I joined jazz band in 8th grade, I have been inspired by the freedom and edginess of jazz music. I joined junior jazz band at North Kingstown High School freshman year knowing that it would be difficult for me to succeed as flutist in this genre of music, but I only grew more and more attached. Sophomore year, I enrolled in your Jazz Music Through the Decades class where you opened up my eyes to the wonders of Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and many more, who are among my favorite artists now. I cannot forget "Grinnin' In Your Face" by Son House. That song was stuck in my head for weeks and weeks after I first heard it. I have grown to develop a never ending passion for jazz that I want to build up even more.

Persuasive speech outline purpose: To persuade my audience to donate blood through the American Red Cross. Introduction:

The semester is winding down and I am beginning to feel the incredible pressure of final assignments and exams. Where did the time go? It seems like it was only yesterday when I walked into a class filled with a sea of new faces eager to learn and now I am preparing for the final moments of this chapter of my life. It is both exciting and terrifying. Needless to say, this week was a bag of mixed emotions and although it was tough, I managed to find the silver lining of each day.

Throughout time music has disseminated in all areas in the world. Music is a part of our everyday lives. Many people that thrive through the music industry produces their own music lyrics so all the unknown people without a voice can relate in their songs. Music plays a great significant quality in our economy, politics and culture. Music like Hip-hop and Rap are one of the most controversial reforms in society, many audiences may say it's disgraceful while others see it as a way to express themselves in another light. It consumes our senses and brings out a voice deep within ourselves that was unspoken. Hip-hop and Rap music initiates a beneficial way for different audiences to come together to create their own voice.

It was October 6, 1998 when he was lured from the bar that cold, fateful night. His skull was smashed with a pistol butt as he was lashed to a fence, left for dead in near freezing temperatures. Nearly eighteen hours later he was found by passersby and taken to a hospital where we remained in a coma for several days until slowly slipping away. At his funeral, picketers carried signs saying, "God Hates Fags" and *Fags Deserve to Die."

Have you served in a war? Has your father or mother served in a war? How about your grandpa? As we honor those who have served we typically do so by standing for the pledge of allegiance or star spangled banner. We say thank you to our war heroes or we go and visit them and listen to their stories. In this paper I will be discussing why NFL players should not be allowed to kneel for the flag. Although the NFL players have the right to peacefully protest, they should find a different way than kneeling as it shows disrespect towards the flag also active duty military and veterans, it teaches young children this behavior is okay, what they are protesting has nothing to do with the flag and there are many different ways to get their message out.

Two of our fellow seniors, Curtis Robinson and Sumayyah Singletary, have taken the initiative to plan an unofficial class trip. The following is a message from them:

If you are looking for meaningful music with a good beat, you should listen to hip hop. In my opinion hip hop isn’t music, it’s a voice for people who don’t have one. I love hip hop because everyone, from kids and teenagers to adults, could express themselves and just let lose and be free in this music. Also it has a really meaningful story behind it and it has a good beat.

As time moved forward from the antebellum spirituals, more less hopeful songs surfaced. The tiredness of years and years of injustice set in on many, and inspired them to write songs that express that feeling. Many of these songs serve a purpose for protest too though, through pathos. Bringing up past instances of hatred and racism, and the tiredness of it now, will pull heartstrings and possible cause someone to act and fight for freedom and equality. From a place lacking hope and love, a powerful song is able to bring forth positive action. Because of this, older songs are powerful. They hold a memory of the past, and how much has change, and how much has got to change.

It is everywhere. Rap music is wide spread and made easily available on the go. It can be listened to on the radio of a train station, the internet, and on phones, permitting the youth to listen to it in various circumstances, either on their way to school or along with their friends. In today’s society, rap music has become such a fundamental part of lives that it is a very hard thing for the youth to imagine life without. Further down the line, most rap music highlights lyrics that carry along words in which violence and sexual desires are promoted in the youth, which has caused concern among most parents. Many people tend to believe that rap music creates a diverse culture that plans an essential role in communication that will help the

Academics have always been a large part of my life and because of this there are times of anxiety and obsession throughout the school year that cause stress within my life. Although throughout my years of being a student-athlete I have worked hard to master the balance between athletics and academics, there are times that I do struggle with managing this. During these points in my collegiate career The Song of Academics plays at a fast pace along with loud, sharp, and overwhelming sounds. These sounds symbolize the severe accentuation and anxiety that I am feeling. Throughout the song I am haunted with the fear that I will forget to turn in an assignment or that I won’t have enough time to study or complete homework and because of these things my academic career will demolish. However, there are also times when The Song of Academics plays with a rejoicing and triumphant melody. The rhythm of the song begins to return to its steady pace allowing me to slow down as my mind and my body rehabilitates to its former state. During this jubilant song I can hear the anxieties popping out of my brain and a calming sound playing letting me know that all is well and that my hard work has paid

Students at Palmyra Area High School should not be allowed to display information supporting the display of the Confederate Flag in the atrium. The flag is seen as a controversial symbol, and can allow disruption to happen throughout the school. Supporting the flag is seen as a something throughout heritage, however, the flag can also be seen as racist. Throughout school hours, the school has the privilege to monitor the student's free speech, attempting to make the school a place that all the students want to be.

For example, using a leftover coffee can for loose nails or screws, or even washing and reusing a plastic zip-loc bag instead of throwing it in the garbage. Thrift shopping is a way of reusing someone else’s unwanted goods. As I spoke about in an earlier speech about thrifting, I included many locations and ways to thrift, also the benefits to the shopper and the donator. One place in particular was shopping at the local boys and girls club. I personally shop there, keeping my eyes open for a good deal. For example, the pair of jeans that I am wearing today was purchased from this store just a few months ago. I paid only $8.00 for this pair of Lucky Jeans and according to buckle.com, a retailer for lucky jeans the retail price is $99.00 that is a savings to me of $91.00.I am not the type to worry about name brands, but quality usually does cost more. If I can get a quality pair of jeans at a fraction on the price, I am glad to shop at the thrift store. I am thankful to the person that made the donation of the lucky jeans and they can benefit from that donation. According to the IRS webpage, IRS. Gov it explains that an individual can donate items like clothing, household furniture and furnishings, a car or boat, even taxidermy. The donations are appraised, by the donator, and recorded. At the time of filing taxes if the donation equals at least $500 for the year, the donator may take advantage of the

“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” This quote it by Albert Einstein. Albert Einstein is a physicist that was born in Germany. Some of his accomplishments are learning that the universe was dynamic. He also created a major part in atomic energy, E=MC2. It's relevant because I tried something new that I’ve never done before.