SPEECH

4 Basic Kinds of Speech

Informative – This speech serves to provide interesting and useful information to your audience. Some examples of informative speeches:A teacher telling students about earthquakesA student talking about her researchA travelogue about the Tower of LondonA computer programmer speaking about new software

Demonstrative Speeches – This has many similarities with an informative speech. A demonstrative speech also teaches you something. The main difference lies in including a demonstration of how to do the thing you’re teaching. Some examples of demonstrative speeches: How to start your own blog How to bake a cake How to write a speech How to… just about anything

Persuasive – A persuasive speech works to convince people to change in some way: they think, the way they do something, or to start doing something that they are not currently doing. Some examples of persuasive speeches:Become an organ donorImprove your health through better eatingTelevision violence is negatively influencing our childrenBecome a volunteer and change the world

Entertaining — The after-dinner speech is a typical example of an entertaining speech. The speaker provides pleasure and enjoyment that make the audience laugh or identify with anecdotal information. Some examples of entertaining speeches:Excuses for any occasionExplaining cricket to an AmericanHow to buy a condom discreetlyThings you wouldn’t know without the movies

Delivery Methods

Impromptu The impromptu method involves speeches with little or no

time for preparation and speech writing. In situations like this, speakers should do everything in their power to take a few minutes to prepare themselves. Organizing a speech and breaking it down into parts is a quick way to mentally prepare a speech. Preparation should be started at the beginning of an introduction, or as soon as a speaker realizes they may be called on to speak. The typical organizational format includes a main point, proof, additional proof if possible, and a conclusion.

ExtemporaneousThe extemporaneous method has more

preparation than the impromptu method. It involves writing, rewriting and editing. In addition, the delivery is practiced, recited, and main points are memorized. Typically, a speaker uses an outline for the main points and the exact wording is not concrete until the delivery is given. Audiences typically perceive extemporaneous speeches as spontaneous, while the speaker still maintains control of the speaking points.

ManuscriptThe manuscript method of delivering a speech

involves writing a manuscript used for reference during the speech and for official records. Manuscript delivery should avoid reading the manuscript word for word, otherwise the speaker risks sounding mechanical. The use of eye contact and facial expressions helps bring personality to this type of speech delivery.

MemorizationThe memorization method involves memorizing a

speech word for word. This can run the risk of sounding as mechanical as the manuscript method. As in the manuscript method, memorizing key talking points gives the speaker a more personal approach. Add personality with voice inflection, eye contact and facial expressions.

Identify the type of speech based on the title

1.Let’s do it!2.The Life of Jose Rizal3.Making a Halloween Cake4.The Sweetest Love5.Second Chances

6. Fight Poverty! Love Life!

7. Specifics on Designing a Web Page

8. The Solar System

9. Growing the Best Crop!

10.The History of the Philippines