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