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Types of Speeches: Communications 1020 Instructor: Dave Gagon
Types of Speeches: Communications 1020 Instructor: Dave Gagon
Communications 1020
Instructor: Dave Gagon
Types of Speeches
Informative
Persuasive
Special occasion
Informative Speech
Provides:
New information
New insights
New ways of thinking about a topic
It’s Goal:
Increase understanding or awareness
Can be about objects, people,
events, processes, concepts, issues
SAMPLE INFORMATIVE SPEECH TOPICS
Hydrogen-powered Cars
Staying Healthy on a Vegetarian Diet
WikiWikiWikiWebs – Taking Interactive to a
New Level
SuperSlow Exercise
Top Ten Conspiracy Theories
Advances in Breast Cancer Treatments
Persuasive Speech
Intended to influence:
Attitudes
Beliefs
Values
Acts of others
Speech represents two viewpoints
Try to sway audience to your side
through ethical means
SAMPLE PERSUASIVE SPEECH TOPICS