In my Honors Speaking class, we’re discussing using Monroe’s Motivated Sequence as a way to persuade listeners. This tried-and-true process has five steps:
- Attention
- Need
- Satisfaction
- Visualization
- Action
I discovered this short video this morning which explains the process well:
This one-page handout offers additional details on Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.


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