A speech that convinces the audience to take action or change a belief.
What is a persuasive speech.
100
A speech where the purpose is gaining the audience's attention and setting the stage for the speaker or program that follows.
What is a speech of introduction.
100
A speech in which the details or events are organized in the order in which they occur in time.
What is chronological.
100
This is what a speaker should use/be aware of in order to not appear "stiff."
What is body language.
100
When the speaker's facial expressions show no emotion.
What is deadpan
200
A speech that teaches an audience how to do something or explains how something works.
What is a process speech (How-To or Demonstrative).
200
A speech given to mark an important event or person.
What is a commemorative speech.
200
A speech that is organized from least important information to most important information.
What is climactic order.
200
This must be done to make sure a speaker is heard by all members of his/her audience.
What is project.
200
When a speaker's facial expressions contradict their message.
What is conflicting expression.
300
A speech in which the occasion itself determines the topic.
What is a special occasion speech.
300
A speech that honors a person who has recently passed away.
What is a eulogy.
300
A speech that is completely written out and read to the audience.
What is a manuscript.
300
Using slang, humor, and a less structured organization creates this type of tone.
What is informal.
300
An appeal the speaker uses that allows the audience to trust him/her.
What is ethos.
400
A speech that is given to inform an audience about a specific subject.
What is an expository/informative speech.
400
Featured entertainment at a meeting or a special occasion (type of speech).
What is an after-dinner speech
400
A speech that is outlined and practiced, but not memorized.
What is extemporaneous.
400
The use of jargon or slang.
What is sublanguage.
400
The emotional appeal.
What is pathos.
500
A speech that is given with little to no preparation
What is an impromptu speech.
500
A speech given at graduation.
What is commencement speech.
500
If a thesis is stated early in the speech and supporting details are explained that support the thesis, the speaker has used this organizational approach.
What is deductive.
500
Voice variation, extraneous words and pauses are all part of this speaking element.