20. Has voice? Discuss.

 

21. Has manner? Discuss.

 

22. What effect does personal magnetism have in producing conviction?

 

23. Discuss the relation of persuasion to (_a_) description; (_b_) narration;

(_c_) exposition; (_d_) pure reason.

 

24. What is the effect of over-persuasion?

 

25. Make a short speech on the effect of the constant use of persuasion on the

sincerity of the speaker himself.

 

26. Show by example how a general statement is not as persuasive as a concrete

example illustrating the point being discussed.

 

27. Show by example how brevity is of value in persuasion.

 

28. Discuss the importance of avoiding an antagonistic attitude in persuasion.

 

29. What is the most persuasive passage you have found in the selections of this

volume. On what do you base your decision?

 

30. Cite a persuasive passage from some other source. Read or recite it aloud.