2. Three Main Types of Speeches
The three main types of speeches are:
-the informative.
-the persuasive.
-the special occasion.
The use of this kind depends upon the speakers objective.
3. The Informative Speech
Provide information.
The speaker is a teacher, and his or her purpose is to educate the audience
regarding a topic.
The topic may be an:
-object
-event
-a concept
-a process
4. Given their visual nature, most informative speeches are more successful if
the speaker uses visual aids such as Powerpoint presentations, flip charts,
graphs, models, etc.
5. The Persuasive Speech
It usually challenges an audiences beliefs.
Persuasive speeches are the most difficult to deliver, at least successfully,
since they usually deal with controversial topics about which people in the
audience already hold strong.
6. Types of Persuasive Speeches
There are three main types of persuasive speeches:
-questions of fact
-questions of value
-questions of policy
7. Speeches for Special Occasions
In this types of speech there are several important points to keep in mind:
-The speech must fit the occasion. The speech should reflect a similar mood.
-The speech must meet the allottec time. Speakers should be neither too brief
nor too longwinded.
-Intended remarks must be accurate.
8. In the moment of deliver a speech the speaker should possess an
understanding of the different types of speeches and have their objective
clearly in mind, they will be capable of delivering a speech that the audience
will remember for a long time to come.