Types Speeches
 Informative Speech
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Provides the
audience with
new information,
insight, ways of
thinking about a
topic
 Persuasive
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Intended to
influence the
attitudes, beliefs,
values, or acts of
others
Ceremonial Speeches
 Introduction- speech designed to pave the way
for the main speaker 2-3min
 Presentation- Speech that present an award, a
prize or a gift to an individual or a group 3-5 min
 Acceptance- a response to a presentation 1-2
min
 Welcoming- speech that expresses pleasure for the
presence of a person or an organization 2-3 min
 Tribute- speech that praises someone’s
accomplishments 4-6 min
 Roasts & Toasts
 Eulogies
Speeches of Inspiration
 Commencement address- a speech presented by a
major political, business, or a social figure, or a
prominent alumnus, during graduation ceremonies
 Keynote address- a speech presented near the
beginning of an organization’s conference or
convention that is designed to inspire
participants in their work
 Commemorative address- speeches that are
presented to celebrate national holidays or
anniversaries of important dates and events
Special Occasion Speech Assignment
 Choose any type of special occasion speech
that you would like to present
 Time 2-3 minutes
 Outline: Required
 Notes: 1 side of 1 3x5 index card
 Visuals: 1 required
Speaking with
Confidence
FEAR
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HUMILIATION
NOT BEING PREPARED
ONE’S LOOKS
PRESSURE TO PERFORM
PERSONAL INSECURITY
AUDIENCE’S INTEREST
LACK OF EXPERIENCE
MAKING MISTAKES
FAILURE
 Nervous- a state of fear or anxiety about
public speaking interaction
 Cognitive nervousness- thinking about
how nervous you are likely to be
 Behavioral nervousness- physically
displaying characteristics of nervousness
 YOU ARE GOING TO FEEL MORE NERVOUS
THAN YOU LOOK
 ALMOST EVERY SPEAKER EXPERIENCE
SOME DEGREE OF NERVOUSNESS
 ANXIETY CAN BE USEFUL
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE
 DO NOT PROCRASTINATE
 KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
 APPROPRIATE TOPIC
 BE PREPARED
 BE WELL ORGANIZED
 KNOW YOUR INTRODUCTION AND
CONCLUSION
 RE-CREATE THE ENVIRONMENT
 USE DEEP BREATHING TECNIQUES
 CHANNEL YOUR NERVOUS ENERGY
 VISULAIZE SUCCESS
 GIVE YOURSELF A MENTAL PEP TALK
 FOCUS ON YOUR MESSAGE RATHER THAN
YOUR FEAR
 LOOK FOR A POSITIVE LISTENER
 SEEK SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES
 AFTER THE SPEECH FOCUS ON YOUR
ACCOMPLISHMENT
YOUR FIRST SPEECH
 Speech goal- what you want your listeners to
know, believe, or do
 General goal- the type of speech you are
intending to give- informing, or persuading
 Specific goal- a complete sentence that
specifies the exact response the speaker
wants from the audience
 Speech material- the factual, humorous,
exciting, or interesting information that you
have gathered to present in your speech
 Chronological organization- following an order
that moves from first to last
 Topical organization- following the order of
headings
 Adaptation- relating a speech to the audience
interests and needs
 Visual Aids- they help clarify, emphasize, or
dramatize the verbal information
 Language- ideas communicated through verbal
and nonverbal means
 Delivery- how you effectively use your voice and
gestures while giving a speech
Effective speech plan
 Determine a goal
 Gather information
 Organize information
 Develop a strategy
 Create visual aids
 Practice wording
 Practice delivery
FIRST SPEECH ASSIGNMENT
 Introduction Speech
 Time Limit: 2-3 min
 Notes Allowed: 1 side of 1 3x5 index card
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Outline: None
Visual Aids: Optional
Sources: Yourself
Express yourself! Who are you? What are your likes
and dislikes? You have two minutes to introduce
yourself to the class. What are the important details
of your life that you would like to share?
Cultural Cuisine
 In the workplace, as well as the classroom, we will
work and communicate with people of diverse
backgrounds. You will be required to examine your
culture and the cultures of your classmates. During
the cultural cuisine we will explore differences,
similarities, stereotypes, and superstitions. Bring a
dish from your culture. Bring enough to share with
the class.
 Assignment Style: Informal Oral Presentation
 Written Requirements: Cultural Cuisine
Questionnaire (provided)
 Presentation Aides: A food or beverage from culture.