Types of Speeches
Type of public speaking delivered without prior preparation or advanced notice.
What is an IMPROMPTU SPEECH?
"Imagine this: You're walking into a room full of strangers, and you’re expected to have a meaningful conversation with them. You’re given no topics, no guidance, and no preparation. It’s intimidating, right? Now, picture this: If you've read widely and regularly, you're able to step into that room with confidence, ready to connect with those around you.
What is ILLUSTRATION?
What is AESTHETICS?
Maintaining appropriate, purposeful eye contact with your audience.
What is VISUAL DIRECTNESS?
What is the MOTION?
Type of speech designed to educate the audience about a specific topic by presenting facts, data, explanations, and insights in a clear and objective manner
What is an INFORMATIVE speech?
"When I was ten, I hated reading—until I picked up a book about a boy who could talk to animals. That story pulled me into a world I didn’t want to leave, and it changed how I saw books forever. Today, I want to talk about how reading can transform lives, just like it transformed mine."
One of the productions we watched based on a novel
What is PILGRIM'S PROGRESS?
What is I, A, 1, a, i?
PATHOS
What is APPEALING TO EMOTION?
Type of speech intended to convince the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint, belief, or course of action. It uses logical reasoning, emotional appeals, and credible evidence to influence the audience’s attitudes, values, or behaviors.
What is a PERSUASIVE SPEECH?
"Winston Churchill once said, 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.' These powerful words remind us that perseverance—not talent, luck, or even intelligence—is often what separates those who succeed from those who give up. In a world full of challenges and setbacks, learning how to keep moving forward is one of the most valuable skills we can develop.
What is QUOTE?
What is BACKGROUND?
What is a WASTE?
Presenting logical reasoning
What is LOGOS?
A speech in which a speaker delivers a famous, previously written speech originally given by another person.
What is an ORATORICAL DECLAMATION speech?
"Did you know that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures rising to levels scientists once thought wouldn't occur until 2050? According to NASA, the Earth’s average temperature has increased by more than 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 19th century. These numbers aren’t just shocking—they’re a wake-up call.
What is STARTLING STATISTIC?
Who is JEREMY JORDAN?
Intro, 3 points, conclusion
What is THE WORKS EVERY TIME METHOD?
What is a HOOK?
Type of speech that is prepared, researched, rehearsed in advance but delivered with minimal or no notes, allowing for a natural, conversational delivery.
What is an EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH?
"How many books have you read this year? One? Two? None? Whatever your answer, think about this: each book you open is a chance to expand your mind, challenge your thinking, and discover new perspectives."
What is RHETORICAL QUESTION?
The special type of light that shows patterns on the floor
What is a GOBO?
A speech read word for word
What is a MANUSCRIPT?
The 4 steps of a rebuttal
1. Briefly state the argument you are refuting
2. Express disagreement with the argument
3. Provide reasons for disagreement
4. Brief conclusion