Speeches intended to inform are categorized as:
1. Speeches about objects: things, people, places, animals. Visible and tangible
2. Speeches about processes: how something is made, describes how something is done or shows the process done step by step.
3. Speeches about events: things that happened, are happening or are about to happen
4. Speeches on concepts: information related to beliefs, ideas, and theories. Make the subject clear and understandable
Focuses of Persuasive Speech:
1. Question of fact
2. Question of value
3. Question of policy: two types (1. Aims for passive agreement 2nd aims for a personal action
The 3 Ps: 1. Problem: whats wrong with the status quo, why it needs to change 2. Plan: refers to the solution 3. Practicallity: how well the plan solves the problem without creating more
Methods of Persuasion:
-Martin Luther King/ John F Kennedy two of the greatest persuasive speakers known
1. Credibility (ETHOS): competence and character
2. Emotional Connection (PATHOS): Using emotion rich language, personalize ideas, sincerity and conviction in your voice
3. Evidence and Logical Argument (LOGOS): reasoning=drawing a conclusion based on evidence
Brainstorming involves spontaneously listing topics that enter your mind without first evaluating them. The idea is to list as many possible choices that will be critically examined later.
There are several brainstorming procedures to help select a topic.
Make an inventory of interests, skills, or experiences you have.
Categorize topics into people, places, events, stories, issues, and so forth.
Browse through reference materials such as encyclopedias and dictionaries,
Use a search engine on the Internet to help you find a topic.
Ideas based on information you read or viewed from the media
After brainstorming topics for which you have interest and experience, begin to talk with