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Definition A persuasive speech is a speech aimed at influencing values, ideas, beliefs and attitudes of the audience. Pragmatically, a persuasive speech is used to convince people to come a different idea, attitude and belief, react to something, consider doing things they were previously unwilling to do. Characteristics There are…

Definition Inspirational speech is a speech presented by a professional speaker or by a renowned authority/leader in front of large homogeneous audiences such as corporate staff, etc. in order to encourage them, reveal the true sense of leadership and enrich them with some approved formulae of commercial and professional success.…

Definition An informative speech is a speech on a realistic factual matter destined to raise the informative and cultural level of listeners. An informative speech should be based upon a wide range of adequate and credible sources. Structure/outline An informative speech should be carefully structured so that such elements as…

Welcome all, on this wonderful occasion: Mom, Dad, Aunt Anne and Uncle Gerard, Laura, Verner, and little Robbie! It’s so great to be here, at this Christmas dinner full of delicious things, with the fire burning, the mantelpiece full of Christmas cards, and you, my dearest family, smiling at me.…

Definition Entertaining speech focuses on the overall theme of the entertainment speechwriting occasion. Structure/outline Introduction: singles out the problem that is a matter of concern presented in a lighthearted way. Main body: Looking at the problem from the different angles that stimulate the audience’s reaction to the problem. Conclusion: Some…

Author: Susan B. Anthony Year: 1873 Location: Washington, D.C. Occasion: Reaction to the arrest for illegal voting Critical Commentary: The preceding events of this speech were amazing and seemingly impossible in today’s societies, as far as Susan Anthony was sued for the illegal vote in the presidential election (1872). The…