Monroe's Motivated Sequence

Examples of Monroe's Motivated Sequence in the following topics:

• Motivating Listeners

  • We can divide our motives into two basic types: internal, intrinsic and external or extrinsic motives.
  • Alan Monroe's motivated sequence is a method for organizing persuasive speeches.
  • The advantage of Monroe's Motivated Sequence is that it emphasizes what the audience can do.
  • Too often the audience feels like a situation is hopeless; Monroe's motivated sequence emphasizes the action the audience can take.
  • Explain the steps that make up Alan Monroe's motivated sequence for organizing persuasive speeches, and how Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs serves as a method for motivating listeners

• Persuasive Speeches on Questions of Policy

  • Another powerful method of structuring a persuasive message is by using a motivated sequence.
  • The premise is that action is motivated by audience needs.
  • The advantage of Monroe's motivated sequence is that it emphasizes what the audience can do.
  • Too often, the audience feels like a situation is hopeless; Monroe's motivated sequence emphasizes the actions the audience can take.

• Ordering the Main Points

  • A size sequence is a variation on spatial organization, describing different artifacts from smallest to largest (or from largest to smallest).

• Thoughts for Group and Individual Presenters

  • It introduces the group members, establishes goodwill between speakers and the audience, motivates them to listen, and previews all the talks.
  • A transition should remind the audience of the sequence the group introduction promised.
  • He or she should summarize briefly the key points, motivate the audience to act, or reinforce the group's interpretation of the issue with a memorable closing statement.