Good Persuasive Speech Topics

Looking for good persuasive speech topics? We've already looked at some funny- and interesting persuasive speech topics so lets look at some more general topics that will form a good case for a persuasive speech topic.

I've set out the list below. You are welcome to modify the topics to suit your needs. Or if you disagree with some wild statement I've made, support the opposite side. There are bound to be some good persuasive speech topics for you.

Also browse through the call to action list as that is instrumental to evaluate the effectiveness of your persuasive speech - i.e. how many people actually take action based on your recommendations.

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List of good persuasive speech topics

• Culture is more important than education.
• Volunteer for a suicide hot-line.
• Make a statement - Get that Tattoo.
• Sex is good for you ... stop the taboo.
• Learn a new language - we are going to Mexico (or some other country).
• How China is financing the US.
• Why the moon is an important milestone in man's space exploration.
• Stop smoking.
• Everyone should learn to swim.
• Don't be a victim - sign up for self-defense class.
• Why cosmetic surgery is a valid option.
• Curfews limit our freedom.
• Take a dip in freezing water - its all for culture.
• Start a journal.
• Bring the troops home.
• Building a space elevator is necessary infrastructure.
• Natural talent or learned skill - what is more important for success?
• Set goals to be successful - start now.
• How the media creates their own version of history.
• Spend more time in the library.
• Computer games are good for your health.
• It is only right that the rich get richer.
• Sign up and do the iron man race.
• Make these changes to your diet to be healthy.
• Why and how to start an exercise regime.
• Love is an delusion.
• Adopt an endangered animal.
• Lets solve humans' problems before we try to solve the environment's problems.
• What is the solution for peace in the Middle East?
• Global warming - the problem of proving a negative (what would have happened if humans weren't around).
• Why a vegan diet is bad for your health.
• Reason to start your own business on the side.
• Invest before you spend.
• Why globalization is good for us.
• Donate to cancer research.
• Go outside and play real games.

A Call To Action

Remember, good persuasive speech topics are topics that have a strong call to action. If you do, you'll be able to evaluate the effectiveness of your speech by recording how many people have taken action. Examples of calls to action:

• Vote
• Sign this petition
• Start doing this action
• Stop doing this action
• Open your checkbooks
• Teach yourself this skill
• Visit this site
• Buy this product
• Donate money to
• Visit this place
• Get a...
• Go to...
• Believe...

Looking for more info?

• More information for good persuasive speech topics