A specific persuasive purpose statement about the value of Personal Development. An explanation of your connection to the topic. You want to describe your relationship with the value. Why do you believe you have the credibility (Ethos) to speak with us about this value? In other words, how do you envision showing character, competence, caring, and charisma? Comment on why you believe your audience will be open to a speech on this particular value. Contemplate and comment on your classmates' (your audience's) psychographics. Finally, plan to respond to at least 3 of your peers about their specific purpose statements and stay open to suggestions they make about yours.