Oc Types of Speech

ORAL COMMUNICATION
TYPES OF SPEECHES
There are several types of speech one can use to deliver a message and to persuade or impart knowledge
to the audience. What are these types of speech, when to use them, and perhaps give you some insights on
which types of speech should be used based on the occasion and based on the audience?
1. INFORMMATIVE SPEECH
This kind of speech is meant to inform and enlighten an audience about a topic they do not
know. The goal of the speaker is to impart knowledge and help make the audience understand
the topic.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
 You have to remember that the whole purpose of your speech is to teach the audience
something that they don’t already know.
 If you speak too quickly, our audience will be trying to understand one sentence
while you are speaking the next sentence.
 *The audience need time to take in what you’ve said.
Examples: A travelogue about the tour.

A good example of an informative speech is the one you get form your tour guide
when going on a tour of a museum. The tour guide carefully and critically details out
certain information about the objects in the museum as he or she takes you around.
Therefore, a speech that gives audience details or information on particular topic can
be considered as an informative speech.
2. DEMONSTRATIVE SPEECH
It educates the audience to something they are not aware of. It more likely informative
speech but does not exactly include actual demonstrating of how to do or perform an
action.
Example: How to make a speech.

A speech that demonstrates how to make a speech. Here are the steps to take if you want
to make your final speech memorable.
1. Choose a topic or theme.
2. Pick a tone that makes you comfortable.
3. Use short sentences, and avoid words your audience won’t understand.
4. Write down original stories and messages like inspirational statements that fit your
theme.
5. Find a gripping way or holds the attention or interest of the audience to begin your
speech.
6. Make the theme clear.
7. Move from one idea to the next in a natural order.
8. End with a memorable statement that captures your speech.
9. Edit and polish it as much as possible.
10. Consider visual aids. (In case you need to show something on your demonstration.)
11. Turn the speech into note cards, then practice.
3. PERSUASIVE SPEECH
The persuasive speech is to sell an audience on an idea, to promote a specific product, to
convince someone to take action.
Example: Speech of a candidate

A good example is one that a presidential candidate give in form of his campaign speech
in order to convince the citizen to vote him or her as the next president of the country.
4. ENTERTAINING SPEECH
A speech for entertainment purpose is to make the listeners enjoy, smile, or relax.
Maintaining the attention and focus of the audience is important and the speaker can do
that by telling a joke, or dramatizing a story.
Example: If you have ever been to a birthday party or wedding, which I know you most
certainly must have, then you have experienced what an entertaining speech is like.
METHODS OF DELIVERY
 Reading from a manuscript- this is delivering from a text written word-for-word.

This is a good for a speaker who would practice beforehand the speech they will be
delivering.
 Memorized speech- delivering the speech without note cards and manuscript. The
advantage of this method is that speaker can move freely while speaking.
 Impromptu Speech- talk that you give on the spot with no preparation.
 Extemporaneous Speech- is a planned and prepared speech. Unlike memorized or
manuscript speeches which are delivered word-for-word-, an extemporaneous speech
is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline.
PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH WRITING

Parts of the speech
As with any kind of speech, except of course the impromptu method, you will need to
learn these basic parts.
1. Introduction — Establish topic and core message; list supporting points
2. Body
1. Supporting Point One
2. Supporting Point Two
3. Supporting Point Three
3. Conclusion — Recap main points; summarize core message; call-to-action
CHOOSING THE TOPIC

As with anything where results are expected, choosing a topic means knowing what your goal
is. What is the purpose of this speech? Choose something that you are interested in or know about it to
make it easy for you to write.
ANALYZING THE AUDIENCE

Part of speech preparation is knowing who will be your listeners. Remember to be careful with
your use of words as this will greatly affect your influence on people.
SOURCING THE INFORMATION

Speech preparation must also include gathering information about the topic. Select the materials
according to its relevance and to your audience.

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ORAL COMMUNICATION

Examples: A travelogue about the tour.

Example: How to make a speech.

Example: Speech of a candidate

 Reading from a manuscript- this is delivering from a text written word-for-word.

PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH WRITING

CHOOSING THE TOPIC

ANALYZING THE AUDIENCE

SOURCING THE INFORMATION

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