Types of Speeches and Delivery Methods

An informative speech educates the audience using facts and evidence, avoiding persuasion. It describes objects, events, concepts, and gives new perspectives.

A speech aiming to convince the audience to believe a specific viewpoint. It often uses facts, values, and policies.

A speech focused on captivating the audience with humor and drama, delivering a clear message while amusing.

A speech delivered by reading a written script word for word.

Speeches are categorized by their aim, either to inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.

Inform the audience, not persuade them. Focus on education of a topic.

Aims to convince the audience to accept a particular idea or viewpoint.

Captivate, amuse, use humor or drama, and provide an enjoyable experience.

Provides accuracy and precise wording, especially in formal settings like legal statements or historical addresses.

Can sound boring or unnatural if not delivered engagingly.

Reciting a speech from memory without using notes.

Allows for greater eye contact, freedom of movement, and effective use of visual aids.

Risk of forgetting the speech or losing your place.

If you forget your speech, you may sound unprepared.

Without practice, your delivery can sound monotonous and stale.

A speech given with very little or no preparation, often delivered spontaneously.

Organize your impromptu speech using an opening, body, and conclusion to stay focused and concise.

Control your speaking pace during an impromptu speech to avoid rushing and ensure clarity.

Use deep breathing exercises to calm your nerves and stay focused during an impromptu speech.

Connect with your audience by making eye contact and trying to get a response.

A prepared speech delivered without memorization or reading from a script, using notes as cues.

Thoroughly research your topic and gather key information for an extemporaneous speech.

Practice the delivery of your extemporaneous speech to refine your presentation.

What your audience expects from you and the topic. It can be influenced by their background, interests, and the setting of the speech.

The level of understanding your audience already has about the topic you are presenting.

The environment where you deliver your speech. It includes factors like the size of the audience, the location, and the available technology.

The number of people present during your speech.

The various backgrounds, beliefs, and viewpoints represented among your audience.

Potential doubts, disagreements, or anxieties that your audience might have regarding the topic.

The specific areas that your audience enjoys learning about or cares deeply about.

The unique circumstances surrounding your speech, which affect its purpose, tone, and delivery.

Explaining a complex or unfamiliar concept by relating it to something simpler and more familiar.

Organizing a speech by highlighting a problem and then presenting a solution, potentially offering solutions for multiple related problems.

Different structures for organizing the main content of a speech, such as analogy, problem-solution, or comparison.

Ensuring all parts of the speech contribute to and support the central idea or theme.

Creating a logical flow and connection between ideas, making the speech easy to follow.

Expressing ideas clearly and concisely, avoiding ambiguity or confusion.

Using the fewest words possible to convey the intended message, avoiding unnecessary details.

Accuracy and precision in language, grammar, and punctuation.

The process of finding and evaluating reliable information for your speech.

Identifying your audience's knowledge level to tailor your information appropriately.

Assessing the reliability of sources by examining their quality, author's qualifications, and if other credible sources cite them.

Different types of sources provide various information, such as books for background, academic journals for facts, and news outlets for current events.

Providing enough information about your sources during your speech so the audience can easily find them.

Creating a plan for your speech that helps organize your thoughts and ensure coherence.

A detailed outline with full sentences, citations, and references used in preparing your speech.

A concise outline with brief phrases used during the delivery of the speech.