2. Impromptu Speaking
- A speech intended to be done without any preparation at all.
- Also known as on the spot speaking.
Examples: Recitation, Question and Answer Portion on a
Pageant, Debate, when being interviewed
Extemporaneous Speech
- A type of speech delivery which involves preparation of speaker notes
prior to delivery, associated with conversational style of delivery.
Examples: Lecturing, Hosting
Memorized Speech
- A speech that the speaker has mastered in his mind and heart. The
speaker is normally in total control of the wording because he/she had
planned before hand.
Examples: Valedictory Speech, Speech Choir, Toast
Speech, Roast Speech
3. Manuscript
- A speech written out word by word and then read out to an audience.
Examples: SONA, Parliamentary speech
Sources:
http://www.ask.com/question/definition-of-extemporaneousspeech
http://www.studymode.com/subjects/example-of-manuscript-speechpage1.html
http://www.ask.com/question/what-is-a-memorized-speech
5. o Informative Speech
- Written to present fascinating and useful information to increase the
knowledge of your audience.
Seven Characteristics of Informative Speech
Must
convey
information
or
promote
understanding
about
objects, people, events, processes, complex ideas/concepts or issues to the
audience.
Instruct or educate the listeners
Must be accurate
Clear
Meaningful
Memorable
Relevant
o Persuasive Speech
- A presentation that aims to change others by prompting them to
think, feel, or act differently.
AIM = CHANGE PEOPLE YOU SPEAK WITH
6. Six Characteristics of Persuasive Speech
Know your cause.
Get audience attention.
Make your talk clear.
Tell how the speech will interest them.
Present logical material.
Use quotations.
o Ceremonial Speech
- A speech of blame or praise, thanksgiving or celebration and
mourning or condemnation. It usually requires one to give a fitting tribute.
Five Characteristics of Ceremonial Speech
Must be short and eloquent
Should adapt to the occasion and the person, place, event you are
celebrating.
Focus more on conveying your emotions, respect, and sincerity than
providing a great deal of information about the honouree.
Unify your audience around emotions and sentiments you commonly
share for the commemorated.
Do not understate or exaggerate your emotions or praise for the
honouree.
7. o Entertainment Speech
- A speech that is given at a wide range of different ceremonies and situations
that are funny, amusing, and tell a story of some kind that will entertain the audience
that it is intended for.
Four Characteristics
Brief
Simple
Creative
Should reflect the audience
o Inspirational Speech
- A speech written to persuade, or convince the listeners, that they can
succeed or to achieve their goals.
Three Characteristics of Inspirational Speech
Convincing
Must be optimistic
Positive
10. Spatial Design
- A pattern for an informative speech that orders the main points as
they occur in physical space.
Categorical Design
- The use of natural or traditional divisions within a subject as a
way of structuring an informative speech.
Causation Design
- A pattern for an informative speech that shows how one condition
generates, or is generated by, another.
Comparative Design
-A pattern for an informative speech that relates an unfamiliar
subject to something the audience already knows or understands.
Source:
http://www.speaking-tips.com/Glossary.aspx
12. • Speech to Convince
- Designed to cause the audience to internalize and believe
a viewpoint that they did not previously hold.
• Speech to Stimulate
- Designed to get an audience to believe more
enthusiastically in a view.
• Speech to Actuate
- Designed to cause the audience to do something, to take
some action.
Sources:
https://www.boundless.com/communications/persuasivespeaking/introduction-to-persuasive-speaking/goals-of-a-persuasive-speechconvincing-actuation-and-or-stimulation/
14. Ethos
Pathos
• Power of Emotion
• What your
audience know
about you and
what they learn
about your position
may influence your
ability to persuade
them.
• Three Dimensions:
Competence, Trust
worthiness and
Dynamism
• Power of logical
Appeals and
Arguments
• Consideration of the
emotions of the
people in the
audience
Logos
• Power of Narratives
• Rational, factual
basis that supports
the speaker’s
position
• Anatomy of an
argument:
Claim, Data, Warra
nt
Source:
http://kendallhunt.com/uploadedFiles/Kendall_Hunt/Content/Higher_Education/Uploads/Ch14.pdf
16. Proposition of Value
- A persuasive speech that espouses the worth of an idea,
person, or object.
- The speaker’s goal is to prove the worth of an evaluative
statement .
Proposition of Policy
- A persuasive speech which proposes a course of action.
-The speaker, usually, is arguing that something should or
should not be done.
- Proposition of policy is easily recognizable with their use
of “ought to”, “should”, “have to” and/or “must”.
17. Proposition of Fact
-A persuasive speech with the goal of settling what is
or is not so.
-Suggests the existence of something.
- Proves or disapproves something
- You need to convince you audience that your
evaluation is based on widely accepted standards.
Source:
http://kendallhunt.com/uploadedFiles/Kendall_Hunt/Content/Higher_Education/Uploads/
Ch14.pdf
18. Types of Speeches
Valedictory Address
- Etymology: “Valedictory” & “Valedictorian” comes
from the Latin word valedicere, which means or
pertain to a formal farewell.
- An oration which conveys farewell delivered by a
valedictorian during graduation.
- Its aim is to inspire the audience or the graduates
and to thank everyone responsible for their
excellence.
Do’s:
Include stories
Should come from the heart
Be emotional
Keep it short as possible and be
mindful of the time consumed
Practice before your actual speech
Organize the content
Relate your speech/ stories to your
audience
Keep eye-contact with your
audience
Be confident and smile
Don’ts:
×Do not read your speech
× Do not keep a dull
moment
× Do not crack unnecessary
jokes
× Don’t be negative
× Refrain form saying
“sorry” whenever you
missed out something
19. Acceptance Speech
- A speech done when accepting a prize, award or an honor to express
the gratitude of the receiver.
Do’s:
Say “thank you” in the beginning
of the speech
Talk about the organization or
the award
Be brief and spontaneous
Allow humility
Make it short and memorable
Don’ts:
× Read your speech
× Don’t force tears
× Don’t talk about yourself
Toast Speech
- A ritual speech done during a wedding to express honor or goodwill
while holding a glass of wine.
Do’s:
Keep it short
Maintain the appropriate level
of emotion
Keep it personal
Introduce yourself to the crowd
Don’ts:
× Do not share embarrassing
stories
× Do not tell too many inside
jokes
20. Roast Speech
- A speech told to poke fun at the honoree/ celebrant. It is usually done
during birthday parties, retirement parties, farewell parties and
other occasions where someone with sense of humor is being honored.
Do’s:
Don’ts:
Be respectful
× Don’t be too negative
Be organized
× Refrain form saying jokes
Be funny
that are too personal
Avoid inside jokes
Privilege Speech
- Also known as parliamentary speech enjoyed by a member of a legislature.
Do’s:
Exercise freedom of speech
Defend your part
Don’ts:
× Play safe
Invocation
- Given to ask for cooperation, assistance or help.
Do’s:
Impart words of wisdom
Should be from the heart
Should be delivered
naturally
Don’ts:
× Do not change from one tone to
another
× Do not entreat
21. Eulogy
- Also known as homily, is a speech in praise of a person/s or
thing/s who has recently passed away given at a funeral or
memorial service. It is also used to praise a living person which
could be done during birthdays, retirement etc.
Do’s:
Don’ts:
Tell/ write a lot of details about the
× Do not/ avoid using common
life of the person who passed away
sentences found in most
Stretch out the truth and the good
Eulogies
deeds done by the person
× Avoid stretching out the notso-pleasant things done by the
person
Hosting
- The act of emceeing or interviewing on a radio or a television program.
Do’s:
Make your audience
entertained
Be hospitable
Be informative
Don’ts:
× Never keep a dull moment
× Do not make guests
something they’re not
22. News Casting
- Disseminating news over a broadcast medium, namely radio or
television.
Do’s:
Tell the truth and be
factually accurate
Check your jargon and
rhetoric
Speak in sound bites
Visualize your stories
Don’ts:
× Don’t just talk about
what’s wrong, emphasize
how it could be better.
× Never “wing it”
Lecturing
- The act of delivering an educational lecture/s.
Do’s:
Capture listener's attention
Give your listeners
opportunity to review and
apply what they’ve learned
Use concrete, simple
language
Coney your enthusiasm for
the material
Keep your audiences engaged
Don’ts:
× Don’t talk into your notes
× Don’t be boring
× Don’t overload your listeners
23. Debating
-The act of discussing which involves an opposing points. Act of formal
argument.
Do’s:
Say a greeting at the
beginning of your speech
Applaud each speaker
When using cue cards, handle
them with confidence and
avoid reading it
Present your case with
facts, figures and stories
Shake the hands of your
opponents after the debate
Be humble in victory and
gracious
Don’ts:
× Do not make it personal
× Do not provide misleading
information
× Do not use mannerisms that
are distracting
× Do not use inappropriate
language
× Never interrupt other
speakers when they are
speaking