A persuasive speech against underage drinking.

I. Introduction: A. Attention Getter: By a show of hands, how many people in this classroom are under the age of 21? As you look around the classroom, you will see that many of you are under this age. Now think to yourself, even though you are under the age of 21, does it mean that no one in this classroom has ever tried alcohol? According to Prof. Rosenberg from the Psychological Bulletin 1993, alcohol is the most …

…also urge you to educate others about the effects of alcohol. D. Clincher: Now I will end this speech with a question that I would like for all of you to think about, Is being accepted into a group, loosening up in an uncomfortable setting, and escaping the pressures of everyday life worth the risks and consequences that are in effect after the first, sip, funnel, or bottle of alcohol? Is it really worth it?