Insights on Public Speaking

After listening to the speeches of

the champions, you may have noticed
that aside from the speech content,
their delivery was also essential to
their victory.
Insights on Public Speaking
After listening to the speeches of
the champions, you may have noticed
that aside from the speech content,
their delivery was also essential to
their victory.
The speakers seemed so natural
and at ease that you wonder: Are
effective speakers made, or are
they naturally born effective
speakers?
It is true that some people are born with
special gifts in public speaking, but it is also
true that most of the best public speakers either
underwent intensive formal training or got
involved in several speaking situations that,
over time, enabled them to hone the skill.
 According to Stephen Lucas (2011),
author of The Art of Public Speaking, a
good delivery means that you are capable
and able to present your message in a
clear, coherent, and interesting way. In
addition to this, he also says.
 Types of Speech According to
Purpose

1.An informative speech provides the

audience with a clear understanding
of a concept or idea.
E.g
The lectures of your teachers
are the best examples of this
type.
2. An entertainment speech amuses
the audience. The humorous
speeches of comedians and
performers are the best examples of
this type.
3. A persuasive speech seeks to
provide the audience with
favorable or acceptable ideas that
can influence their own ideas and
decisions.
E.g
The campaign speeches of the
running candidates for
government posts are the best
examples of this type.