Speeches

Question 1

List 4 types of speeches

Answer 1

1. Informative
2. Persuasive
3. Debates
4. Special Occasions

Question 2

What is an informative speech, give examples

Answer 2

This type of speech is based on facts and is objective in nature. The purpose is to explain or inform about something. It relies heavily on careful and systematic construction, since your audience is expected to learn or understand something.
EG:
Lectures
An explanation on how to use a product
A presentation by an authority/expert on a topic

Question 3

What is a persuasive speech

Answer 3

Persuasive speeches are designed to change the audience’s opinions or endorse an opinion or belief that they already had. They are strong in tone and speakers are usually firm in their convictions.
EG:
Political speeches
Religious speeches
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Question 4

What is a debate

Answer 4

A debate is a formal method of interactive argument. It requires a presentation of two sides of an argument in a structured manner, following specific rules of conduct.

Question 5

What are special occasion speeches?

Answer 5

These are speeches that are made at special occasions such as: weddings, funerals, birthdays and graduation ceremonies.
The speech must match the occasion, including whether it is a formal or informal occasion.

Question 6

What are rhetorical devices?

Answer 6

rhetorical devices are words or phrases that are used to persuade or convince.

Question 7

These 4 rhetorical devices are used in persuasive speeches, what are they?

Answer 7

Pathos
Ethos
Logos
Kairos

Question 8

What is pathos

Answer 8

A rhetorical device that appeals to the audiences’ emotion

Question 9

What is ethos

Answer 9

A rhetorical device that appeals to the speakers’ status of authority, making the audience more likely to trust them

Question 10

What is logos

Answer 10

A rhetorical device that appeals to the audiences’ logic by using facts

Question 11

What is kairos

Answer 11

A rhetorical device that identifies a critical moment/ right time to perform an action

Question 12

What are the 4 methods of presenting speeches?

Answer 12

1. Impromptu
2. Manuscript
3. Memorised
4. Extemporaneous

Question 13

What is an impromptu speech?

Answer 13

An impromptu speech is unprepared and unrehearsed. They are generally short and given with little or no notice
EG:
Giving an introduction or a vote of thanks
Being asked your opinion
Being asked to answer a question

(PREP- Point, Reason, Example, Point)

Question 14

What is a manuscript

Answer 14

This is when a speaker writes a speech and reads it word for word to the audience. Usually used when accurate info is presented
EG:
Newscasts
Presidential speeches
Eulogies

Question 15

What is a memorised speech

Answer 15

This is when a manuscript is committed to memory and recited to the audience

Question 16

What is extemporaneous?

Answer 16

A speech that is carefully prepared and rehearsed, but using notes of key words and phrases to support the speaker