kinds of speech Flashcards
gives and clarifies the meaning, theory, or
philosophy of a specific topic.
Definition Speech
explains or illustrates how something is
done.
Demonstration Speech
makes a topic or subject clear through
concrete
examples and illustrations.
Explanatory Speech
creates a vivid figure in the audienceʼs mind
regarding a person, object, an event, a place
or an
animal
Descriptive Speech
The process of changing or reinforcing
beliefs, attitudes, behavior or values.
Persuasive Speech
Types of Persuasive Speech
Factual Persuasive Speech
Value Persuasive Speech
Policy Persuasive Speech
Aristotle believed there were three forms of proof:
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
appeals to personal feelings such as fear, pity,
and anger
Pathos
audiences respond to the speakerʼs
competence, character, goodwill, and dynamism and
the credibility of the evidence
Ethos
appeals to reason (logical arguments)
Logos
Scholars today believe that there is one final
element to the proof:
Mythos
appeals to the traditions and values of your
culture, legends, and folktales
Mythos
