Section 5
Types of Public Speeches
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Informative Speeches
An informative speech involves a knowledgeable speaker transferring some of their knowledge to their audience.
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Persuasive Speeches
In a persuasive speech, a speaker attempts to persuade the audience to adopt his/her position in relation to a topic.
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Informative vs. Persuasive Speeches
Many speeches will contain elements of both informative and persuasive speeches.
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Speeches for Special Occasions
Some special occasions require speeches that are different than speeches aimed at informing or persuading audiences.