Cells use oxygen to assist in cellular respiration. This type of respiration, called aerobic cellular respiration, converts stored energy into a usable form. The first stage of aerobic cellular respiration, glycolysis, can be performed without oxygen.
A persuasive speech is a specific type of speech in which the speaker has a goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view. The speech is arranged in such a way as to hopefully cause the audience to accept all or part of the expressed view.
1. a. The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively. b. A treatise or book discussing this art. 2. Skill in using language effectively and persuasively. 3. a. A style of speaking or writing, especially the language of a particular subject: fiery political rhetoric.. (Rhetoric) the art of using speech to persuade, influence, or please; oratory. 3. excessive use of ornamentation and contrivance in spoken or written discourse; bombast. 4. speech or discourse that pretends to significance but lacks true meaning: all the politician says is mere rhetoric.