Types of speeches

Part of a speech class where students learned about the types of speeches.

1. TYPES OF SPEECHES MR. ANTONIO V. MILLER

2. THE INFORMATIVE SPEECH The purpose of the informative speech is to provide interesting, useful, and unique information to your audience . In general, you will use four major types of informative speeches. While you can classify informative speeches many ways, the speech you deliver will fit into one of four major categories. In this guide, we focus on informative speeches about: Objects Processes Events Concepts

3. Speeches about objects focus on things existing in the world. Objects include, among other things, people, places, animals, or products . limit your speech to a focused discussion of some aspect of your topic . Some example topics for speeches about objects include: the Central Intelligence Agency, tombstones, surgical lasers, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the pituitary gland, and lemmings . To focus these topics, you could give a speech about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and efforts to conceal how he suffered from polio while he was in office. Or, a speech about tombstones could focus on the creation and original designs of grave markers. INFORMATIVE SPEECH ABOUT OBJECTS

4. Speeches about processes focus on patterns of action. One type of speech about processes, the demonstration speech, teaches people "how-to" perform a process. More frequently, however, you will use process speeches to explain a process in broader terms. This way, the audience is more likely to understand the importance or the context of the process . A speech about how milk is pasteurized would not teach the audience how to milk cows. Rather, this speech could help audience members understand the process by making explicit connections between patterns of action (the pasteurization process) and outcomes (a safe milk supply). SPEECHES ABOUT PROCESS

5. Other examples of speeches about processes include: how the Internet works (not "how to work the Internet"), how to construct a good informative speech, and how to research the job market. As with any speech, be sure to limit your discussion to information you can explain clearly and completely within time constraints. OTHER EXAMPLES ABOUT PROCESS

6. Speeches about events focus on things that happened, are happening, or will happen . When speaking about an event, remember to relate the topic to your audience. A speech chronicling history is informative, but you should adapt the information to your audience and provide them with some way to use the information. As always, limit your focus to those aspects of an event that can be adequately discussed within the time limitations of your assignment. SPEECHES ABOUT EVENTS

7. Examples of speeches about events include: The 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington, Groundhog's Day, the Battle of the Bulge, the World Series, and the 2000 Presidential Elections. EXAMPLES OF SPEECHES OF EVENTS

8. Speeches about concepts focus on beliefs, ideas, and theories . While speeches about objects, processes, and events are fairly concrete, speeches about concepts are more abstract . Take care to be clear and understandable when creating and presenting a speech about a concept. When selecting a concept, remember you are crafting an informative speech . Focus your efforts toward providing unbiased information and refrain from making arguments . Because concepts can be vague and involved, limit your speech to aspects that can be readily explained and understood within the time limits. SPEECHES OF CONCEPTS

9. Some examples of topics for concept speeches include: democracy, Taoism, principles of feminism, the philosophy of non-violent protest, and the Big Bang theory . TAOISM- It’s a Chinese movement. It’s not a doctrine, neither a system of belief, but it’s something closely related to a personal experience. It’s a style of living and a way in which the world is seen. EXAMPLES OF CONCEPT SPEECHES

10. In a nutshell, a good demonstration speech teaches. The goal is to successfully teach a process or skill. It's a variation of the informative speech with in-built visual aids. The audience, through listening, watching or participating, learns something new. As their guide, you will take them through a process of 'show and tell' covering each step from set-up to finish. Think of it as a 'how-to' speech. DEMONSTRATIVE SPEECHES

11. if my demonstration speech is on 'how to tie a tie', then the desired result is an audience capable of tying their own ties or at least inspired to try . You will have an introduction in which you tell the audience what it is they're going to learn, why they'll benefit from learning it and why you chose the topic . Next you have the body of the speech. This is the demonstration itself. L astly , you'll have a conclusion summarizing what it is that's been learned and reinforcing its benefits.

12. Examples of topics easily fitting its requirements are: How to wax a surfboard How to make a pumpkin pie How to fix a puncture in your bike tire SOME EXAMPLES OF DEMONSTRATIVE SPEECHES

13. When you deliver a persuasive speech, you want to inspire others to do something or take your side on an issue. To deliver a great speech, you must appeal to emotion, ground your argument in logic and demonstrate your passion for a cause . Construct a speech that is based on logic and facts from authoritative sources. The u se of statistics can be particularly essential in building your argument. But don't weigh your speech down with statistics. Too much will bore your audience. Sprinkle in personal stories and anecdotes that can pull at the audiences' emotions. Prepare three main points that you want the audience to take away from your speech PERSUASIVE SPEECH

14. The after-dinner speech is a good example of a speech to entertain . The speaker provides pleasure and enjoyment that will make the audience laugh or identify themselves with anecdotal information . THE SPEECH TO ENTERTAIN

15. Every communication must be in the form and style that suits the audience. To analyze the audience, there are some important factors to be considered: Age factor Socio-culture Educational background Economic background Expectation of audience THE AUDIENCE RESEARCH

16. A speech has three fundamental parts Introduction Main body Conclusion In fact, composition of the main body determines the nature of the introduction, as well as the conclusion. PARTS OF A SPEECH

17. The style of oral communication is different from the style of written communication, in any language . The following tips should be considered by the speaker : Avoid difficult words that can create confusion Avoid using technical terms . Avoid using socially unpleasant words Avoid repeating phrases like; you see, you know... LANGUAGE AND STYLE

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