Types of Speeches

The types of speech according to delivery are impromptu speech, persuasive speech, extemporaneous speech, and manuscript speech.

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The primary goal of an informative speech is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).

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Extemporaneous speech has no advance preparation and is usually for a person knowledgeable about the subject.

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An impromptu speech is delivered with little or no time for preparation.

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An expository speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea.

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The nature of a reporter’s job is to give a persuasive speech.

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The President’ State of the Nation Address (SONA) is guided by a manuscript or teleprompter.

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A speaking situation can transform from one type of speech to another.

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Entertainment speech is simpler than an informative speech.

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A manuscript speech may not be rehearsed anymore.

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