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TYPES OF SPEECH

Speeches can be categorized


into different types depending
on
(1) Purpose: to inform, to
entertain, and to persuade

(2) Delivery: impromptu,


extemporaneous, manuscript,
and memorized.
TYPE OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO PURPOSE:

Informative speech

Entertainment speech

Persuasive speech
INFORMATIVE SPEECH
varies depending on the topic. These
are speeches about objects or people,
processes, events, concepts. The
primary purpose of this type of speech
is to inform and provide knowledge to
the listeners. The lectures of your
teachers are the best examples of this
type.
ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH
aims to share goodwill, joy, and pleasure to the audience. The primary goal is to make the
audience relax, enjoy, and even laugh. This means that you, the speaker, is expected to be
friendly and relaxed, but still courteous during the speech delivery. Moreover, you should know
your audience well in order to entertain them effectively. The humorous speeches of comedians
and performers are the best example of this type.
PERSUASIVE SPEECH
is the form of communication that
people of diverse backgrounds mostly
engage in. This kind of speech can
center on any arguably interesting
topic under the sun. When you deliver
your persuasive speech, your primary
goal is to influence the thoughts,
feelings, actions, and behaviors or
attitudes of your listeners (Gamble &
Likewise, you also aim to change
their perception and convince
them that your argument is more
important, practical, attainable, or
feasible. In essence, you—as a
persuasive speaker—advocate for
whatever your message is. The
campaign speeches of the running
candidates for government posts
are the best examples of this type.
TYPE OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO DELIVERY:

Manuscript speech

Memorized speech

Impromptu speech

Extemporaneous speech
is writing and delivering a speech word for
word. You read or glance upon your
manuscript or a copy of your speech while
delivering it. This method is the most
advantageous to public figures since they
are always constrained by a hectic
schedule, so they need ghost writers.
Consequently, they would have to read
the text of the speech as it is. The
President’s State of the Nation Address
(SONA) is a concrete example of this
Media personalities and speakers
on radio and television always
battle with time limits. For
example, a televised panel
discussion about a social issue
may require radio and TV anchors
to critically choose and refine the
words of their speech in advance.
Moreover, spokespersons for
government and private
organizations also use this type of
speech since this public speaking
role requires a great deal of
contemplation and preparation.
For example, speeches of different
country’s spokespersons in an
international seminar on climate
change.
MEMORIZED SPEECH

requires you to commit the


speech to memory so that you do
not bring your notes when
delivering it. As with the
manuscript speech, you also run
the risk of sounding mechanical
during a memorized delivery.
For this reason, keep your
memorized speech short and work
harder on your facial expressions
and the tone of your voice. When
should you memorize? Although
keeping a speech in memory is
needed only on very rare
occasions, memorizing a speech
can help you achieve a smooth
You do not need to focus on notes or a
manuscript. You can concentrate on
maintaining eye contact with your
audience, establishing rapport, and
interacting with your audience. Since
memorizing can be very tough and
mechanical, it is best that you memorize
short speeches for special occasions. A
memorized speech works best for the
introduction of a guest, acceptance of
award or recognition, toast, eulogy,
tribute, and the like.
IMPROMPTU SPEECH
is delivered with little or no time for
preparation. In most instances, you
are called to speak at the spur of the
moment because you are expected to
be knowledgeable about the subject.
For example, your teacher assigned
you to read an article before the class
starts. Then, during the class, you
were asked to deliver an impromptu
speech about what you have learned
Another instance to illustrate an
impromptu situation is when you are
asked by a friend or a relative about
your current or planned vacation trip
or when you are campaigning for a
position in school and you are asked
by your fellow students to respond to
their questions.
Types of Speech Style
1. Intimate – This style is
private, which occurs between
or among close family
members or individuals. The
language used in this style may
not be shared in public.
2. Casual – This style is
common among peers and
friends. Jargon, slang, or the
vernacular language are
used.
3. Consultative – This style is the
standard one. Professional or mutually
acceptable language is a must in this
style. Examples of situations are
communication between teachers and
students, employers and employees,
doctor and patient, judge and lawyer, or
President and his/her constituents.
4. Formal – This style is used in formal
settings. Unlike the consultative style,
this is one-way. Examples are sermons
by priests and ministers, State of the
Nation Address of the President, formal
speeches, or pronouncements by judges.
5. Frozen – This style is ―frozen‖
in time and remains unchanged. It
mostly occurs in ceremonies.
Common examples are the
Preamble to the Constitution,
Lord’s Prayer, and Allegiance to
country or flag.

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