Types of Public Speeches

Types of Public Speeches

• Entertainment Speaking: aims to amuse and entertain, uses emotional appeal; includes stand-up comedy and storytelling
• Special Occasions Speeches: includes speeches of introduction, presentation, acceptance, and commemorative speeches; also uses emotional appeal

Informative Speaking

• Main goal is to disseminate information to inform, demonstrate, or explain concepts, events, objects, or processes

Persuasive Speaking

• Main goal is to persuade and influence the audience; types of persuasive speeches include:
  • Facts: persuading listeners about the truth or falsehood of a subject matter
  • Policy: persuading listeners to adopt or reject a policy, idea, or course of action
  • Value: persuading listeners about the moral, ethical, or rightfulness of a subject matter

Extemporaneous or Impromptu Speaking

• Occurs when speaking about a topic without prior notice or preparation

Communication Process

• Sender: initiates the message
• Message: the information being conveyed
• Channel: the medium through which the message is sent
• Receiver: the audience receiving the message
• Feedback: the response from the receiver

Audience Evaluation

• Content: the substance of the speech
• Objective: the purpose of the speech
• Linguistics: the language and style used
• Voice Tonality: the tone and pitch of the speaker's voice
• Nonverbal Communication: body posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and other features
• Logical Reasoning: the use of logical arguments and evidence
• Emotional Appeal: the use of emotions to persuade the audience
• Visual Communication: the use of supporting materials and visuals
• Speaker's Credibility: the audience's perception of the speaker's trustworthiness and expertise

This quiz covers different types of public speeches, including entertainment, special occasions, informative, and persuasive speaking. Learn about the goals and characteristics of each type.