This document outlines and describes five main types of speeches: informative speeches, persuasive speeches, impromptu speeches, extemporaneous speeches, and entertaining speeches. Informative speeches aim to provide information to audiences, persuasive speeches try to change viewpoints or acknowledge opposing views, impromptu speeches are unprepared, extemporaneous speeches are carefully prepared but appear spontaneous, and entertaining speeches amuse audiences while making a point. Each type has distinct characteristics and purposes.
This document outlines and describes five main types of speeches: informative speeches, persuasive speeches, impromptu speeches, extemporaneous speeches, and entertaining speeches. Informative speeches aim to provide information to audiences, persuasive speeches try to change viewpoints or acknowledge opposing views, impromptu speeches are unprepared, extemporaneous speeches are carefully prepared but appear spontaneous, and entertaining speeches amuse audiences while making a point. Each type has distinct characteristics and purposes.
This document outlines and describes five main types of speeches: informative speeches, persuasive speeches, impromptu speeches, extemporaneous speeches, and entertaining speeches. Informative speeches aim to provide information to audiences, persuasive speeches try to change viewpoints or acknowledge opposing views, impromptu speeches are unprepared, extemporaneous speeches are carefully prepared but appear spontaneous, and entertaining speeches amuse audiences while making a point. Each type has distinct characteristics and purposes.
This document outlines and describes five main types of speeches: informative speeches, persuasive speeches, impromptu speeches, extemporaneous speeches, and entertaining speeches. Informative speeches aim to provide information to audiences, persuasive speeches try to change viewpoints or acknowledge opposing views, impromptu speeches are unprepared, extemporaneous speeches are carefully prepared but appear spontaneous, and entertaining speeches amuse audiences while making a point. Each type has distinct characteristics and purposes.
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THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SPEECHES
1. Informative Speeches As the word informative implies, an informative speech informs those in attendance by providing them with information. Thus this could be: Speeches About Objects Include those about people, places, animals, structures, etc. Speeches About Events Example: The primary causes of World War II Speeches About Concepts Concepts are ideas, philosophies, hypotheses, and arguments. Speeches About Processes A process is how something is made, how something is done, or how something works Some key tips to remember when giving an informative speech are: Narrow your subject Dont overestimate what the audience knows Relate the subject directly to the audience Dont be too technical Avoid abstractions Personalize your ideas 2. Persuasive Speeches A persuasive speech usually challenges an audiences beliefs and/or tries to move those in attendance to change existing viewpoints or at least recognize the validity of opposing viewpoints. Persuasive speeches focus on issues of controversy, where more than one point of view exists. They may center on a question of fact, a question of value, or a question of policy. It is essential to tailor the message to the audience when giving a persuasive speech. The message should be adjusted to their knowledge, interests, values, attitudes, goals and beliefs (without compromising truth).
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3. Impromptu Speeches Impromptu speaking is delivered without any previous preparation. There are four basic steps to creating an impromptu speech: a) State the question you are answering or the purpose of your speech b) State the main point you wish to make c) Support your main point with evidence d) Summarize your main point and show how youve answered the question or fulfilled your purpose. A few important tips for students to keep in mind are to stay calm, organize their thoughts (use the four-step approach) and limit their remarks. 4. Extemporaneous Speeches Unlike an impromptu speech, an extemporaneous speech is carefully prepared and practiced ahead of time. The speaker uses only a brief set of notes or outline to trigger his/her memory. The speech will have a conversational quality and though it has been rehearsed, it will sound spontaneous to the audience. 5. Entertaining Speech Entertaining speeches are: Usually short Giving the audience an enjoyable experience Leave the audience with a favorable impression not only of himself or herself, but also of the organization To amuse through humors, stories or illustrations The purpose of this speech are; to please the crowd, get promotion and hold attention. The speech still must make a valid point or argument, but it can be done using humor. A speech to entertain may be either informative or persuasive in nature, but the supporting materials are selected primarily based on their entertainment value.