Speech Types
This type of speech aims to teach or explain a topic.
What is an informative speech?
Speaking word-for-word from a script.
What is manuscript speaking?
The opening of a speech.
What is the introduction?
Understanding who your listeners are is called this.
What is audience analysis?
Using hand and body movements to communicate.
What are gestures?
This speech type tries to convince the audience to agree or take action.
What is a persuasive speech?
Speaking from memory without notes.
What is memorized delivery?
The part of the speech where main ideas are developed.
What is the body?
This is the goal or reason for giving a speech.
What is the purpose?
Variation in voice tone and pitch.
What is vocal variety?
This speech is given to honor a person or event.
What is a ceremonial speech?
Speaking with limited notes and natural flow.
What is extemporaneous speaking?
The ending that summarizes and closes the speech.
What is the conclusion?
Adjusting your speech to fit your audience is called this.
What is adaptation?
Eye contact helps achieve this with the audience.
What is connection or engagement?
This type of persuasive speech focuses on changing beliefs or attitudes.
What is speech of Conviction?
Speaking with no preparation at all.
What is impromptu speaking?
This statement tells the audience the main idea of the speech.
What is the thesis statement?
The credibility or trustworthiness of a speaker.
What is ethos?
Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis is called this.
What is repetition?
This persuasive speech encourages the audience to take immediate action.
What is a call-to-action speech?
This delivery method is considered the most effective for most speeches.
What is extemporaneous speaking?
These help connect ideas smoothly between points.
What are transitions?
Appealing to emotions in your audience is called this.
What is pathos?
A story used to capture attention is called this.
What is an anecdote?