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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.
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.
Giving & Writing Speeches - Quotes about Speeches
Take heart from the following famous quotes about speech writing and giving!
"It usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech."
Mark Twain (1835-1910) American author
"The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance."
American actress and writer Ruth Gordon (1896-1985)
"Always be shorter than anybody dared to hope!"
Rufus Isaacs, Lord Reading (1860-1935) English politician
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945) US President
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