The following links provide access to free, fast and concise helpful PowerPoint-style presentations: Giving & Writing a Speech Giving a Speech 'Giving a Speech' Presentation Nervous about Giving a Speech? The Spoken Word Speech Preparation Paper leads to Problems! Prompt Cards Time your Speech Presenting your Speech Body Language Gestures A Successful Speech Maker Language The Voice Speed of Delivery The Audience Delivering a Good Speech Last Words Writing a Speech Speech Writing Presentation Choose the Right Speech Topic Types of Speeches Timing of Speeches Speech Outline Speech Opener Attention Grabbers Speech Introduction Transitions Main Body of the Speech Speech Conclusion Speech Cards Speech Topics Persuasive Speech Outline Informative Speech Outline Demonstration Speech Outline Tribute Speech Outline Inspirational Speech Outline Motivational Speech Outline Graduation Speech Outline Acceptance Speech Outline Birthday Speech Outline Introduction Speech Outline Anniversary Speech Outline Retirement Speech Outline Farewell Speech Outline Maid of Honor Speech Outline Best Man Speech Outline Giving & Writing a Speech The above links provide access to PowerPoint-style presentations on Giving & Writing a speech Giving & Writing Speeches - Different Types of Speeches There are many different types of speech, but can generally be defined in just two categories - a formal or informal speech. A Speech will fall into a category of either formal or informal speeches. Facts, Information & Structure of Different Types of Speeches Persuasive Speech Informative Speech Demonstration Speech Tribute Speech Inspirational Speech Motivational Speech Graduation Speech Acceptance Speech Birthday Speech Introduction Speech Anniversary Speech Retirement Speech Farewell Speech Maid of Honor Sister Speech Best Man Speech Facts, Information & Structure of Different Types of Speeches Definition of a Speech To deliver a spoken communication, expressing thoughts, which is composed for a specific audience for a specific time. Speeches are often memorized, but a written copy is produced for the writer's use when delivering the speech. Giving & Writing Speeches - Formal What are the formal types? - Informative speech Definition: An Informative speech is written to provide interesting and useful information to increase the knowledge of your audience.
- Declamation speech definition: Declamation, or Oratorical Declamation, is the interpretation of a non-original content, often taken from events in history or up to date magazine articles
- Persuasive speech definition: A persuasive speech is to persuade people to change in some way
- Motivational or Inspirational speech definition: The purpose of a highly emotional motivational or inspirational speech is to stimulate the audience to pursue certain goals
Giving & Writing Speeches - Informal What are the informal types? - Specific types: Wedding, Best Man, Maid of Honor, Graduation, Acceptance, Birthday, Thank you, Funeral, Welcome and Anniversary: Usually of a humorous nature
Giving & Writing Speeches - Lengths of Speech How long should a speech last? Lengths vary according to the speaker, event and audience. Formal speeches are longer than informal ones. A good formal speech or address takes, on average, between 5 and 10 minutes to deliver, whereas the informal speech can range from just 1 to 4 minutes. |