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Types of Speech

Types of Speech

Course modified date: 12 Jul 2022

Learn about the types of speech and their purpose. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction 

When planning and delivering a speech it is important to know your purpose.
Your purpose might be:
·       To inform or describe
·       To instruct or explain
·       To persuade or inspire  

·       To entertain or amuse

When you are planning and preparing for your speech you may wish to come up with a one sentence statement about what you want to accomplish.
Your one sentence statement should be:
·       Worded from the audience’s point of view
·       Precise
·       Attainable
For example, you might want to complete the following sentence:

“After my speech the audience will …”

You will learn 

  1. Purpose
  2. Specifying your purpose
  3. Speaking to inform or describe
  4. Speaking to instruct or explain
  5. Speaking to persuade or inspire
  6. Speaking to entertain or amuse

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