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# Types of Speech This document discusses different types of speeches, categorized by purpose and delivery method. ## Types of Speech According to Purpose 1. **Informative Speech:** This type of speech aims to provide a clear understanding of a concept or idea. Examples include teacher lectures....

# Types of Speech This document discusses different types of speeches, categorized by purpose and delivery method. ## Types of Speech According to Purpose 1. **Informative Speech:** This type of speech aims to provide a clear understanding of a concept or idea. Examples include teacher lectures. 2. **Entertainment Speech:** The purpose is to amuse the audience. Comedian speeches are good examples. 3. **Persuasive Speech:** This speech attempts to influence the audience's ideas and decisions. Campaign speeches by candidates are one example. ## Types of Speech According to Delivery ### 1. Extemporaneous * **Description:** Speaking with limited preparation, guided by notes or an outline, delivered conversationally. This is the most common type. * **Speaking Situations:** Campaign speeches, reporting a topic in class, student government candidate speeches. * **Advantages:** Appears confident, engages the audience. * **Disadvantages:** May not have enough time to plan, organize, and rehearse. * **Tips:** * Create an outline. * Organize points logically (most important to least important). * Use real-life examples and facts. * Manage your time effectively. * Practice, rehearse, rehearse! ### 2. Impromptu * **Description:** Speaking without advanced preparation; an unrehearsed, spoken conversation; spontaneous. * **Speaking Situations:** First day at work, school, during an interview, or other event where a short speech is required unexpectedly. * **Advantages:** More natural, focused, and brief speaking style. * **Disadvantages:** None explicitly mentioned. ### 3. Manuscript * **Description:** A speech carefully written (or typed) and read word-for-word. * **Speaking Situations:** Often used for formal presentations, or if the speaker needs to be very precise. * **Advantages:** Allows for greater detail and precision. * **Disadvantages:** Can sound stiff or robotic. * **Tips:** None provided. ### 4. Memorized * **Description:** A speech completely learned and delivered from memory. * **Speaking Situations:** Special occasions where a speech must be delivered without notes. * **Advantages:** Can sound very natural; speaker need not refer to notes. * **Disadvantages:** Can be difficult to practice. * **Tips:** None provided.