Types of Speech

According to
Purpose
 The Purpose of Speech

INFORM PERSUADE ENTERTAIN

It intends to It intends to It intends to
educate the convince the amuse and
audience on a audience to entertain the
particular accept the audience.
topic. speaker’s point
of view.
01INFORMATIVE SPEECH
An informative speech is designed to
enlighten or to instruct, as well as to increase the
audience knowledge and understanding about the
topic. Or in short it intends to educate the audience
on a particular topic .
02PERSUASIVE SPEECH
The aim of persuasive speech is to influence the judgment, decision, and
perspective of listeners on a certain topic to convince them to do a particular set of
actions.
1. Logical Appeal - inductive and deductive.

Inductive - refers to the presentation of evidence before stating the conclusion.

In this type of reasoning, more facts and reasons are cited and are ultimately used to lead
to the viewpoint and stand of the speaker.
Deductive - starts the argument with a general principle or idea before moving on
to specifics that illustrate or support the principle.

2. Psychological Appeal - works on the audience's needs, desires, motives, feelings and
concerns.

3. Personal Appeal - based on speaker's reputation and influence on the audience.

03ENTERTAINING SPEECH
This type of speech is characterized by lightness in tone, good humor,
and fun. It may come in the form of an after-diner speech or a toast
of a well-known personality.

Use puns or play words.

 Use literal translations.
 Focus on incongruities and inconsistencies
 Play up the irony of the situation.
 Make jokes and playful quips.
 Types of Speech
According to Method of
Delivery
 Four Types of Speeches

Manuscript Memorized Extemporaneous Impromptu

Speech Speech Speech Speech
 Manuscript Speech

● Speaker reads his/her speech from a prepared manuscript.

Example: State of the Nation Address (SONA), keynote speech in conventions, and technical
paper presentation in seminars.

● Language used is usually formal.

Sample Manuscript Speech delivered by J.K. Rowling during the 2008

Harvard Commencement Exercises:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHGqp81z36c
Guidelines in Delivering a Manuscript Speech
 Do not simply read.
 When typing, set the line spacing to double space and break down your speech into short paragraphs so you
can easily read the lines.
 Print speech in stiff paper, number pages and do not staple of fold the sheets.
 Practice delivering your initial draft and make notes about the words to e emphasized.
 You may set the emphasized words in bold face and use the forward slash (/) to denote pauses.

Example:
“We are all Filipinos, and the Philippines is our native land. // Neither the Japanese nr the Americans/ can love
the Philippines more than/ or even as much as,/ the Filipinos themselves…”

Source: Speech of President Laurel at the luncheon in honor of Filipino scientists, April 14, 1944 http://malacanang.gov.ph/5586-speech-of-president-laurel-at-the-luncheon-in-honor-of-
filipino-scientists-april-14-1944/

 Once satisfied with the draft, print a copy and practice speech.
 Concentrate on the major ideas.
 Rehearse until you do not need to look at the manuscript all the time.
 Practice speaking in front of your family and friends.
 During speech, maintain eye contact with audience.
 Memorized Speech
● Delivered without aid of prepared text and is committed to memory.

● Speaker needs to deliver it naturally.

● Usually delivered for award acceptances, introduction of speaker, and the like.

Sample Memorized Speech delivered by Ashton Kutcher during the Teen

Choice Awards 2013: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuBSRC1zpHW
Guidelines in Delivering a Memorized Speech
 Make sure to go over your speech as frequently as possible.
 Use your phone to record your speech.
 Make sure to focus on the ideas of each part of your speech.
 Loosen up and incorporate non-verbal gestures in your delivery such
as waving your hand and your facial expression.
 Do not use filler words (i.e., like, uhh, uhm, hmm).
Extemporaneous Speech
● The speaker has a short time to prepare.

● Deliver his/her speech with the help of notes which shows the outline of the
speech.

● Happens in various context (i.e., speech competitions, class discussions, group

presentations, and job meetings).

Sample Extemporaneous Speech delivered by RJ Martin during the

National Christian Forensics and Communications Association 2013
National Extemporaneous Speech Champion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YGJUrE6fMw
Guidelines in Delivering an Extemporaneous Speech
 Develop an outline.
Main point 1: Happiness in West and East
Sub-point one: happiness- goal for Westerners
Transition, compare
Sub-point two: Easterners avoid happiness
Transition to main pt 2

 Monotone manner of speaking should be avoided.

 Avoid using highfalutin words.
 Prepare a catchy introduction and emphatic conclusion around
the theme. The body of your speech can then contain your
answer to the question.
Impromptu Speech

 Delivered on the spur of the moment.

 Speaker is given no formal preparation beforehand.

 Happens during forums, interviews, and speech competition.

Sample Impromptu Speech delivered by Anton Sison, the Voice of Our

Youth 2012 District Champion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHzeoVeWZTw
Guidelines in Delivering an Impromptu Speech
 Point-reason-Example-Point (PREP)

• Point- State your stand on the issue.

• Reason- Explain why you subscribe to that particular stand.
• Example- Share an example which supports your point or reason, preferably in
story form.
• Point- End with a recap or summary of your point.

 Past-Present-Future Method

• Point- Open speech with introduction and main point.

• Past- Reflect about what happened in the past; talk about a past issue.
• Present- Talk about what is happening now.
• Future- Talk about what could or will happen in the future.
• Point- Link back to your opening point to remind your audience what your topic was
about.
 Talk as if you are having a conversation with your audience.
 Use non-verbal gestures appropriately.
 Vary tone, pitch, and rate of speech.
 Practice constantly.
 Principles
of
Speech Delivery
Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Learn about techniques on speech delivery;
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of a speech; and
3. Deliver an original speech through virtual presentation.
 Elements of Speech Delivery

FACIAL EXPRESSION POSTURE GESTURE AND VOICE

MOVEMENT
- Use 2 ELEMENTS:
- Stand straight - Use it appropriately.
- - Articulation
appropriate Keep your feet flat. - Avoid overusing the
- Do not cross your - Modulation
facial same gesture.
arms.
- Avoid unnecessary
expression. - Face the audience
movements.
Elements of Speech Delivery

ATTIRE RAPPORT WITH

- Dress properly THE AUDIENCE

- Or one step - Establish rapport

up from with audience
casual wear. before formal
talk begun.
Thank you!

Prepared by:

f.estifany.bullan@cmu.edu.ph
f.recelmie.bagares@cmu.edu.ph
f.jhanene.pahilan@cmu.edu.ph