Gem Raven Allado Manolid

BA Economics 1-B

Be able to explain/discuss the ff, exhaustively.

1. Types of Speeches according to Functions

Each and every speech has a specific purpose, i.e. some are delivered to entertain the audience,
and others might be given to inform the audience. When a speaker delivers a speech, he has a clear
purpose in his mind for why he wants to convey this message to the audience.

The principle purpose of delivering a speech falls into four basic categories:

• Informative Speech

Informative speeches are a type of speech in which the speaker tries to inform the audience about
a particular subject. The speaker shares the information on a specific place, person, issue, or occasion
by describing, explaining, and defining.

It provides useful information and knowledge that makes the particular subject easy to
understand for the audience. The three types of informative speeches include definition speech,
explanatory speech, and descriptive speech.

• Persuasive Speech

In the persuasive speech, the speaker attempts to persuade the audience with his personal beliefs.
The speaker tries to reinforce or change the audience’s perspective, beliefs, values, or feelings about a
particular subject.

The persuasive speech revolves around three basic propositions that can be defended using data
and reasoning. These 3 types of persuasive speeches propositions are factual claims, value claims, and
policy claims.

This genre of speech is the hardest because it is difficult to convince people of anything. And it
becomes more difficult if you ask them to challenge their current belief and think out of that
perspective. While this is the hardest type of speech, it is still the most influential one.

• Entertaining Speech

Entertainment speeches are intended to entertain the audience. The basic purpose of such kinds of
speeches is to provide pleasure and enjoyment that make the audience laugh. Although this speech is
meant to make the audience laugh and enjoy the occasion, it should have a lighter moment as well.

• Demonstrative Speech

A demonstrative speech describes how a specific action needs to be performed. It is a kind of step-
by-step guide on how to do something. It is usually known as how-to speech. It uses visual examples
that show the audience how to move forward through a step-by-step procedure.
 2. Types of Speeches according to Delivery

A good speaker always thinks of the delivery method that is suitable for delivering a particular
message. There are four ways that can help you understand how to balance the formality while
delivering the speech.
• Impromptu Speaking
Impromptu speaking is done when you have not planned or prepared to deliver a speech in
advance. It is the presentation of a short message without being prepared in advance. The good thing
about such speeches is that it's spontaneous and given in the animated group context. The bad thing
about it is that you have given little or almost no time to contemplate the message.

• Extemporaneous Speaking

Extemporaneous speaking is the opposite of impromptu speaking, as it is planned, well prepared,

and rehearsed properly. It is a perfect balance as it allows the speaker to use notes and give time to
prepare well to deliver the speech.

• Manuscript Speaking

It is the word-for-word iteration of a written message. The speaker keeps his attention on the
printed page while delivering a manuscript message. It works well where the exact repetition of
original words is required, i.e. reading the organization’s mission statement.

This is the easiest type of public speaking, but it is not as effective as others. The audience might
lose their interest soon, as the speaker has not involved the audience and is just reading the
manuscript.

• Memorized Speaking

Memorized speaking is the rote recitation of the specific message that the speaker has committed
to the memory. Effective speeches need to be memorized i.e. the actors speak from their memory
whenever they perform, and that is why their acting comes naturally. It allows them to make eye
contact with the audience members. If they are reading the script from the paper while performing, it
won't have any effect.