2. What is public speaking?
•Process of speaking to a group of people in a
structured, deliberate manner intended to
inform, influence, or entertain the listeners.
3. 5 Basic Elements
• “Who is saying what to whom using
what medium with what effects?”
4. 4 Types of Public Speaking
Informative
Persuasive
Ceremonial
Extemporaneous
5. INFORMATIVE SPEECH
to impart information
Examples: business presentations, seminars,
class presentations
Should be short precise
Keep audience in mind and aim to cater to
their needs
How to determine success? - how much the
audience could undestand from the speech
6. PERSUASIVE SPEECH
To persuade or convince a group of people
Aim to influence and change the opinions of
the audience
Commonly used by sales and marketing
people
Also used to influence political and religious
views
7. CEREMONIAL SPEECH
Is given on special occasions like wedding,
funerals, graduation parties, retirement
parties etc.
How to make these speeches effective? Add a
personal touch to it
The speech can humorous, touching or
emotional according to the mood.
However, one needs to be cautious in order to
not make any snide remarks.
8. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECHES
Also known as impromptu speeches
Will cause speaker to feel nervous and panicky
Speaker will have to quickly think about the
points regarding the topic and speak before
the audience with confidence.
A good public speaker is not a talkative
person; but understands the type of speech
that needs to be given.
9. AUDIENCE AND RESEARCH
Know your audience before speaking
Why you need to know your audience
How to find out about the audience
Before you speak
Who is in the audince?
Gain rapport
At the beginning of the talk
Comedian tested audience
10.
Prepare for some modifications
Don't be a self-centered speaker
During the talk
What's wrong with you people
Don't get the bored
Benefits of knowing the audience
Summary