Types of Speeches
This type of speech teaches or explains something.
What is an Informative Speech?
The first step in preparing a speech is identifying your ______.
What is your purpose?
Eye contact, gestures, and movement are forms of ______ communication.
What is nonverbal communication?
A personal story used to support a point is called an ______.
What is an anecdote?
The fear of public speaking is called ______.
What is glossophobia?
A speech that aims to convince the audience is called a ______ speech.
What is a Persuasive speech?
Research used to support your message is called ______.
What is evidence?
Speaking from an outline rather than reading word-for-word.
What is extemporaneous delivery?
Facts, statistics, and examples are types of ______.
What is supporting evidence?
Another word for your speech’s main argument is your ______.
What is a thesis?
A short speech honoring someone is called a ______.
What is a tribute?
Creating a structured plan for your speech is forming an ______.
What is an outline?
The speed at which you speak.
What is rate?
Credible expert information is called ______ testimony.
What is expert testimony?
The final part of a speech where you summarize your points.
What is the conclusion?
REP is a handy formula to stay focused within main points when briefly preparing for THIS type of speech.
What is an Impromptu?
The part of preparation where you practice your timing and delivery.
What is rehersal?
This type of delivery involves reading directly from a script.
What is manuscript speaking?
Numerical data that supports your message.
What are statistics?
A visual aid used to help explain your speech topic.
What is a prop or visual aid?
A speech given at a ceremony, often praising someone who has passed away.
What is a eulogy?
An audience analysis helps you tailor your message based on your listeners’ ______.
What are their needs and characteristics?
Vocal variety includes rate, pitch, tone, and ______.
What is volume?
Using multiple types of evidence to strengthen a point is called ______.
What is triangulation?
The term for adjusting your speech depending on feedback from your audience.
What is audience adaptation?