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An informative speech aims to provide the audience with ______ about a topic.
information
A descriptive speech provides a vivid picture of a person, a place, or an ______.
object
The purpose of a persuasive speech is to influence the audience to accept the speaker's ______ on an issue.
position
A demonstration speech presents information about how to do something or how something is ______.
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An entertainment speech aims to ______ audience members and put them in a jovial mood.
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An actuating speech is designed to urge the audience to take a particular ______.
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A reportorial speech helps explain to the audience what happened, why it happened, and what the ______ are.
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An explanatory speech provides facts, etymology, and ______ relevant to a concept.
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A ______ speech involves reading a prepared text to an audience.
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The ______ speech requires the speaker to memorize the entire presentation.
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An ______ speech is delivered without any prior preparation.
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One disadvantage of a manuscript speech is that the speaker is limited in their use of ______ cues.
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A key strategy in organizing an impromptu speech is the ______ rule of three.
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The disadvantage of a memorized speech is that it can sound mechanical and ______.
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Manuscript speeches are particularly useful for public ______ and media personalities.
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Effective delivery of a memorized speech can minimize distractions caused by looking at ______.
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Study Notes
Types of Speeches According to Purpose
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Expository Speech: Provides information to the audience or expands their knowledge on a familiar topic.
- Descriptive Speech: Creates vivid images of a person, place, or object using sensory details.
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Explanation Speech: Defines or explains concepts, terms, or abstract topics.
- Uses facts, etymology, classification, examples, and other relevant details.
- Demonstration Speech: Shows how to do something or how something works.
- Reportorial Speech: Explains events or issues, including causes, implications, and effects.
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Persuasive Speech: Aims to influence the audience to adopt the speaker's position.
- Convincing Speech: Seeks to change the audience's way of thinking.
- Actuation Speech: Encourages audience to take action.
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Entertainment Speech: Amuses the audience and creates a joyful atmosphere.
- The primary focus is to entertain, not necessarily to be funny all the time.
Types of Speeches According to Delivery
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Manuscript Speech: Reading a prepared text.
- Advantage: Ensures accuracy and completeness.
- Disadvantage: May sound mechanical/forced.
- Best for: Public figures, media personalities, spokespeople.
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Memorized Speech: Speaking from memory.
- Advantage: Improves delivery flow by minimizing distractions.
- Disadvantage: Requires significant time and effort.
- Appropriate for: Short speeches like awards, announcements, introductions.
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Impromptu Speech: Speaking without preparation.
- Strategy 1: "Rule of Three" - A compelling opening, three supporting points, and a summary.
- Strategy 2: "Past-Present-Future" - Showcases something over time with analogies.
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Extemporaneous Speech: Speaking from an outline or brief notes.
- Advantage: Offers flexibility and audience engagement.
- Disadvantage: Requires preparation and practice.
- Best for: Engaging audiences in a natural, conversational way.
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Explore the various types of speeches classified by their purpose, including expository, persuasive, and entertainment speeches. Each category is described with its specific characteristics and examples to enhance your understanding. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on how speeches are effectively categorized for different objectives.
