Types of Speeches

You are asked to give a humorous keynote at a conference.

• Entertaining  

• Impromptu    

• Informative    

• Persuasive

Nami is asked to give a toast at her best friend’s wedding with no prior preparation. She stands up and delivers a short heartfelt speech on the spot.

• Entertaining  

• Impromptu    

• Informative    

• Persuasive

At the start of a school assembly, the principal tells an inspiring story about overcoming obstacles to encourage students to work hard and stay motivated.

• Entertaining  

• Impromptu    

• Informative    

• Persuasive

Zachary argues that the school should implement later start times for students. He uses research, statistics, and examples to support his position.

• Entertaining  

• Impromptu    

• Informative    

• Persuasive

You have 20 minutes to prepare notes and deliver a speech on a given topic.

• Entertaining  

• Impromptu    

• Informative    

• Extemporaneous

The student recites a poem she learned by heart, paying close attention to every word and expression.

• Entertaining  

• Impromptu    

• Memorized  

• Extemporaneous

Cory recites a famous speech from a historical figure, memorizing every word and delivering it exactly as she learned it.

• Declamation

• Impromptu    

• Memorized  

• Extemporaneous

In a public speaking class, Miss Queen asks each student to give a well-researched, planned, but unrehearsed speech, using only brief notes.

• Declamation

• Impromptu    

• Memorized  

• Extemporaneous

You decide to appeal to the audience’s emotions by sharing a story about how climate change affected your family.

• Persuasive

• Impromptu    

• Memorized  

• Extemporaneous

He gives a detailed lecture on the water cycle, explaining its stages, the role of clouds, and how it affects weather patterns.

• Persuasive

• Informative

• Memorized  

• Extemporaneous