Types of Speeches

What is the purpose of an informative speech?

• To educate the audience on a particular topic

• To entertain the audience

• To persuade the audience

• To confuse the audience

What are the types of informative speeches?

• Descriptive speech

• Demonstrative speech

• Explanatory speech

• Definition speech

What does a demonstrative speech do?

• Demonstrate how something is done

• Explain a theory

• Provide a definition

• Tell a story

What is the goal of a persuasive speech?

• To inform the audience

• To entertain the audience

• To convince the audience to accept a point of view

• To confuse the audience

What is a factual speech based on?

• Beliefs

• True or false statements backed with evidence

• Personal opinions

• Emotional appeals

What does a value speech question?

• The ethical and moral aspects of a topic

• The historical accuracy of a statement

• The scientific validity of a claim

• The emotional impact of a story

What is the purpose of a policy speech?

• To entertain the audience

• To convince the audience to accept or reject a policy

• To inform the audience about a topic

• To tell a personal story