Informative Speech

What is an informative speech?

• A speech that informs the audience about a given topic using reliable and credible sources, sometimes accompanied by a visual aid of some kind, usually a PowerPoint or Poster. Should be free of opinion and bias.

• A speech that persuades the audience to take a specific action.

• A speech that entertains the audience with jokes and stories.

• A speech that is based on personal opinions and beliefs.

What is the purpose of a persuasive speech?

• To entertain the audience

• To inform the audience

• To persuade the audience to take the speaker’s side on a given issue using reliable and credible sources

• To confuse the audience

Discuss why you should never make a PB&J with crunchy peanut butter. Use this as a persuasive speech topic.

• Because it can cause allergies

• Because it doesn't spread easily

What is a demonstrative speech?

• A speech that aims to provide instruction to the audience about a process or procedure.

• A speech that aims to persuade the audience to take a specific action.

• A speech that aims to commemorate a person or event.

What is a type of special occasion speech that is often given at weddings?

• Funeral Eulogy

• Wedding Toast

• Graduation Speech

• Thank You Speech

Which type of special occasion speech is typically delivered at a funeral?

• A) Wedding Toast

• B) Graduation Speech

• C) Funeral Eulogy

• D) Award Acceptance Speech

What type of speech is commonly given at a graduation ceremony?

• Thank You Speech

• Award Acceptance Speech

• Graduation Speech

• Wedding Toast

Which speech is often given to express gratitude?

• Funeral Eulogy

• Thank You Speech

• Graduation Speech

• Wedding Toast

What type of speech is delivered when receiving an award?

• Award Acceptance Speech

• Wedding Toast

• Funeral Eulogy

• Graduation Speech

Are special occasion speeches always impromptu?

• Yes

• No