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Eng 216: PUBLIC SPEAKING 1 and 2

COMPILATION OF
DIFFERENT SPEECHES

Submitted by:

CHARLENE A. BORLADO
MAED, Major in English

Submitted to:

BERNARDITA R. MARGATE
Professor
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What is a Speech?
 A speech refers to an informal or formal talk given to an audience.
 Giving a speech allows you to address a group of people to express your
thoughts and oftentimes, your opinion. You can find speeches in many different
environments and with many different purposes.
Types of speeches
Since speeches occur in a variety of settings and for different purposes, they fall into
different categories. Knowing the various types of speeches can help you determine
which best suits your needs the next time you speak publicly. Consider the following
types of speeches:
Informative speech
- aims to educate an audience on a particular topic or message. It uses
facts, data and statistics to help audiences grasp a concept. These facts
and statistics help back any claims or assertions you make.
- can also cover social or economic topics, although they're not designed to
get the audience to believe a certain viewpoint or opinion, they inform the
audience with all the relevant details surrounding a particular topic.
Example of Informative Speeches in Literature or Popular Culture:
Excerpt from Marie Curie's speech on the discovery of radium:
“I could tell you many things about radium and radioactivity and it would take a long time. But
as we cannot do that, I shall only give you a short account of my early work about radium.
Radium is no more a baby, it is more than twenty years old, but the conditions of the
discovery were somewhat peculiar, and so it is always of interest to remember them and to
explain them. We must go back to the year 1897. Professor Curie and I worked at that time
in the laboratory of the school of Physics and Chemistry where Professor Curie held his
lectures. I was engaged in some work on uranium rays which had been discovered two
years before by Professor Becquerel.***I spent some time in studying the way of making
good measurements of the uranium rays, and then I wanted to know if there were other
elements, giving out rays of the same kind. So I took up a work about all known elements,
and their compounds and found that uranium compounds are active and also all thorium
compounds, but other elements were not found active, nor were their compounds. As for the
uranium and thorium compounds, I found that they were active in proportion to their uranium
or thorium content.”
Entertaining speech
- aims to amuse a crowd of people. Often less formal and shorter than
traditional speeches.
- It communicates emotions rather than giving the audience facts and
figures. This often includes humor or funny stories.
Example: The “Thankful” Speech
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“Hello everyone, it’s such a pleasure to be here tonight as [Groom’s] best man. And I want
to begin with saying what an honor it is that I was chosen to stand by your side today.
You’ve always been someone that I looked up to and I am just beyond grateful that I get to
share in this moment with you and [Bride].[Groom] is someone that I’ve come to care for
greatly over the years and I am so happy that he’s found someone to share his life with and
start a family with. [Groom] has always been my right hand throughout the biggest moments
of my life and I can’t wait to be able to watch everything beautiful unfold for the two of you.
Cheers to a lifetime of happiness!”
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Demonstrative speech
- it serve to educate an audience about a topic or idea they don't have
knowledge of.
- it often includes visual aids to help better demonstrate or describe
something in greater detail.
Example: Table manners have evolved over centuries to make the practice of eating with
others pleasant and sociable. With so many table manners to keep track, keep these basic,
but oh-so-important, table manners in mind as you eat:
1. Chew with your mouth closed.
2. Keep your smartphone off the table and set to silent or vibrate. Wait to check calls
and texts until you are finished with the meal and away from the table.
3. Hold utensils correctly. Don’t use your fork or spoon like a shovel or stab your food.
4. Wash up and come to the table clean. Don’t groom or attend to hygiene at the table.
5. Remember to use your napkin.
6. Wait until you’re done chewing to sip or swallow a drink.
7. Pace yourself with fellow diners. Cut only one piece of food at a time.
8. Avoid slouching and don’t place your elbows on the table while eating (though it is
okay to prop your elbows on the table while conversing between courses, and always
has been, even in Emily’s day).
9. Instead of reaching across the table for something, ask for it to be passed to you.
10. Bring your best self to the meal. Take part in the dinner conversation.
Persuasive speech
- helps in convincing an audience that the speaker has the right opinion on
a particular topic.
- can cover any topic from entertainment to something more serious like
politics.
- typically, speakers use concrete evidence to better persuade their
listeners and gain their support. When you include evidence, it helps
make your stance more believable and may even be enough to change a
listener's mind about the particular topic you're speaking on. With enough
facts to back up your opinion, you have a greater chance of receiving the
audience's support.
Examples of Persuasive Speeches in The good is oft interred with their bones;
Literature or Popular Culture: So let it be with Caesar. The noble Brutus
Hath told you Caesar was ambitious:
Excerpt from Mark Antony's speech If it were so, it was a grievous fault,
in Julius Caesar: And grievously hath Caesar answer'd it.
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me Here, under leave of Brutus and the rest–
your ears; For Brutus is an honorable man;
I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. So are they all, all honorable men–
The evil that men do lives after them;
Oratorical speech
- refers to the act of speech giving, an oratorical speech refers to a specific
type of speech. They're typically more formal than other types of
speeches.
- while some oratorical speeches can be long such as those found at
funerals or graduations, others may be short and more informal such as a
toast at a special event. Though oratorical speech givers don't necessarily
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want to persuade the audience on a particular topic, they can still cover
certain issues and express their opinion.
Example: I raise my glass to my daughter and her husband. She has found her Prince
Charming, who will make all her dreams come true. Join me in wishing them a happy life
together filled with much joy and love.
Debate speech
- refer to a type of speech that often follows a certain set of rules and takes
place during a debate event.
- during a debate, all sides have an equal amount of time to speak on
behalf of their opinion or view. While a debate speech often uses the
same mechanics as a persuasive speech and includes plenty of statistical
figures to help support a claim, it's different from a persuasive speech.
- rather than trying to convince someone to join a particular side as with a
persuasive speech, debate speeches aim to justify an opinion on a
particular matter.
Example: Speaker 1 (Government team - Prime Minister)
Good morning to the respected speaker, cautious time keeper, honorable judge, members of
the opposite team and members of the floor. Before I put forward my case today I would like
to define today’s motion ‘This house believes that ________________________’. According to the
Longman dictionary of contemporary English, _______________ means_______________
(definition/explanation).In short our motion today is defined as ________________________
(the whole concept/ relate the definition of the words/terms with the motion)Today I as the
Prime Minister will be the 1st speaker of the government and will present 1argument. Today,
we the government strongly believes with the motion ‘____________________________’.
Ladies and gentlemen / members of the hall,
Present the 1st argument.
First of all why I agree with the motion ______________________________ is
because ____________________. (explain, provide facts/ examples/ relevant reasons).
Therefore, as a conclusion, we the government strongly agree that _______________
Thank you, now I pass to the 2nd speaker of the government.
2nd speaker Present the 2nd argument
Good afternoon to the respected speaker, cautious time keeper, honourable judge, members
of the opposite team and members of the floor. As the 2nd speaker, I will present 1 argument
and will also refute the arguments presented by the Opposition team. Ladies and gentlemen,
the second point why we agree with the motion is because__________________________.
(explain, provide facts/examples/relevant/reasons)Once again I strongly agree with the
motion because _________________ and ______________________(restate the 2 points).
Special occasion speech
- Special occasion speeches don't fall into a particular category and
don't follow a set format. Instead, they aim to fit the special occasion,
whether it's a wedding, an award show or a birthday party.
Examples of special occasion speeches include those given to introduce a speaker or a
guest's arrival. You can also give this type of speech when you accept an award. If you're
accepting an award, you use a special occasion speech to express how much the award
means to you.
Ceremonial Speeches given during a ceremony or a ritual marked by
observance of formality or etiquette.
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o Speeches of Introduction - is a mini speech given by the host of a

ceremony that introduces another speaker and his or her speech. This
should be a complete speech and have a clear introduction, body, and
conclusion—and you should do it all in fewer than two minutes.
o Speeches of Presentation - is a brief speech given to accompany a
prize or honor. Speeches of presentation can be as simple as saying,
“This year’s recipient of the Schuman Public Speaking prize is
Wilhelmina Jeffers,” or could last up to five minutes as the speaker
explains why the honoree was chosen for the award.
o Speeches of Acceptance - is a speech given by the recipient of a
prize or honor. There are three typical components of a speech of
acceptance: thank the givers of the award or honor, thank those who
helped you achieve your goal, and put the award or honor into
perspective.
o Speeches of Dedication - is delivered when a new store opens, a
building is named after someone, a plaque is placed on a wall, a new
library is completed, and so on. These speeches are designed to
highlight the importance of the project and possibly those to whom the
project has been dedicated.
o Toasts - is a speech designed to congratulate, appreciate, or
remember. First, toasts can be delivered for the purpose of
congratulating someone for an honor, a new job, or getting married.
You can also toast someone to show your appreciation for something
they’ve done. Lastly, we toast people to remember them and what they
have accomplished.
o Roasts - is a very interesting and peculiar speech because it is
designed to both praise and good-naturedly insult a person being
honored. Generally, roasts are given at the conclusion of a banquet in
honor of someone’s life achievements.
o Inspirational Speech - is to elicit or arouse an emotional state within
an audience. Although some inspirational speeches are sometimes tied
to ceremonial occasions, there are also other speaking contexts that
call for inspirational speeches. For our purposes, we are going to look
at two types of inspirational speeches: goodwill and speeches of
commencement.
o Speeches to Ensure Goodwill - are often given in an attempt to get
audience members to view the person or organization more favorably.
Although speeches of goodwill are clearly persuasive, they try not to be
obvious about the persuasive intent and are often delivered as
information - giving speeches that focus on an individual or
organization’s positives attributes. There are three basic types of
speeches of goodwill: public relations, justification, and apology.
 Speeches for Public Relations - he speaker is speaking to
enhance one’s own image or the image of his or her organization.
You can almost think of these speeches as cheerleading speeches
because the ultimate goal is to get people to like the speaker and
what he or she represents.
 Speeches for Justification - given when someone attempts to
defend why certain actions were taken or will be taken. In these
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speeches, speakers have already enacted (or decided to enact)

some kind of behavior, and are now attempting to justify why the
behavior is or was appropriate.
 Speeches of Apology - When you need to make an apology
speech, there are three elements that you need to include: be
honest and take responsibility, say you’re sorry, and offer
restitution.
o Speech of Commencement - is designed to recognize and celebrate
the achievements of a graduating class or other group of people.
Pitch speech
- Pitch speeches try to get support or approval for an idea, product or
solution.
Example, if you're a salesperson, you may try to sell a customer a new product. You're
essentially pitching the product to them by telling them its best qualities and how the product
can benefit them in their daily life.
Motivational speech
- aims to inspire an audience and give attendees the confidence to do
something better or improve themselves.
- they essentially serve to lift the audience's spirits and improve their
self-esteem.
Example:
“Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name
them—work, family, health, friends and spirit…and you’re keeping all of these in the air.
You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the
other four balls—family, health, friends and spirit—are made of glass. If you drop one of
these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They
will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.
How?
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others. It is because we are different
that each of us is special.
Don’t set your goals by what other people deem important. Only you know what is best for
you.
Don’t take for granted the things closest to your heart. Cling to them as you would your life,
for without them, life is meaningless.
Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living in the past or for the future. By living your
life one day at a time, you live all the days of your life.
Don’t give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until the moment
you stop trying.
Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less than perfect. It is this fragile thread that binds us to
each together.
Don’t be afraid to encounter risks. It is by taking chances that we learn how to be pave.
Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s impossible to find time. The quickest way to
receive love is to give; the fastest way to lose love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to
keep love is to give it wings!
Don’t run through life so fast that you forget not only where you’ve been, but also where you
are going.
Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.
Don’t be afraid to learn. Knowledge is weightless, a treasure you can always carry easily.
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Don’t use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Life is not a race, but a journey
to be savored each step of the way.“
Impromptu speech
- refers to a speech you deliver without any prior preparation or
rehearsal time.
Example: If your speech topic is "Your least favorite chores," you could quickly come up
with three statements:
 I don't know anybody who likes to fold laundry, so the first task on my list of unhappy
chores is folding laundry.
 Taking out the trash is another chore that most people dread, and I'm no different.
 The worst chore in the entire household has to be cleaning the toilet.
If you go into your speech with these statements in your head, you can spend the rest of
your time thinking up supporting statements as you speak. When you've identified your three
main points, think of a great finishing statement. If you end with a great closer, you'll really
impress your audience.
Extemporaneous speech
- a well-prepared speech that relies on research, clear organization, and
practiced delivery, but is neither read nor memorized.
Example: An example of extemporaneous is "extemporaneous acting," when an actor
practices their lines only once before a performance.
Memorized Speech
- is the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has
committed to memory. Actors, of course, recite from memory whenever
they perform from a script. When it comes to speeches, memorization
can be useful when the message needs to be exact and the speaker
doesn’t want to be confined by notes.
Manuscript Speech
- is the word-for-word iteration of a written message. In a manuscript
speech, the speaker maintains his or her attention on the printed page
except when using visual aids. The advantage to reading from a
manuscript is the exact repetition of original words.
Farewell speech
- refers to a speech where you say your goodbyes to a group of people.
Example: Good morning respected principal, vice principal, colleagues, families and friends,
students and my dear outgoing 12th class students. I am honored and pleased to deliver this
farewell speech.
Today, 1st of July, is a day of joy, particularly for the graduating students and their parents.
We are all here to bid farewell to our students who are leaving this college after successful
completion of their 12th year in the college. I welcome you all to this colorful ceremony. My
dear 12th class students, despite some hard tasks, sadness and grief that you have
encountered in the course of your studies in the college, at the end of it all, you completed
this part of journey with great achievements and beautiful memories. Being tough with you at
times does not mean that we hate your set, but to prepare you for a greater challenge
ahead, and to nurture you to build a strong foundation for your next level. Under our
guidance, you have attained this impressive milestone in your life with great honor and
integrity.
Today, I am honored to say, we are proud of your many achievements over the years, your
various accomplishments in almost all curriculum and extra curriculum activities. Your
brilliant achievements in academic discourse and in sports are indeed acknowledged. Your
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sweet memories will forever remain in our hearts. I and my fellow colleagues wish to thank
you for the uncommon zeal you have demonstrated towards your studies, in your
relationship with the teachers, management, the junior students, and even among
yourselves. In the history of this great college, we have witnessed and recorded cases of
school bullying, violence and all sort of unwholesome activities that emanated as a result of
unrighteous actions of some of our students.
Today, I am very impressed and happy to say that during your set, the school neither
witnessed nor recorded any of such cases. Indeed, you have shown to us that you all came
from a good home and well trained, therefore, you have left behind a very good legacy for
the junior and in-coming students to follow. My dear students, as you leave this college,
expect that some challenges await you, which of course, I strongly believe going by your
antecedents and the manner you have conducted yourselves over the years and the skills
and knowledge we have imparted in you, you will surely overcome them.
At this point, I want to implore my dear outgoing students to always see yourselves as good
ambassadors of this college and never allow selfish interest to blemish the integrity you have
nurtured over the years in this great college. Be kind and good to people you meet on your
way up. Allow the words of God guide you as you journey to greatness. Think big thoughts
and be optimistic in whatever you are doing.
On behalf of the college, I bid you farewell and wish you best of luck in your days ahead.
May God bless you all! Thank you very much.
Opening Remarks
- is the first sentence, phrase, or paragraph you utter at the beginning of
your speech or presentation.
- determine whether or not the audience will be intrigued enough to sit
through the rest of your talk.
Example:
"Sue-Ellen Thomas, Jim Smith, Jane Brown and all of our guests, welcome. My
name is April Molloy, and it's my privilege and pleasure on behalf of Parents United to
welcome you here today. We are delighted to have you with us to participate and share in
our 5th annual Children's Day Conference. Thank you for coming. That many of you have
willingly traveled long distances to be here serves as a reminder to us all just how important
our work is. Parents United is committed to actively raising the quality of life for every child.
We want all children, regardless of race, creed or circumstance to achieve their full potential.
Our task is to make it possible. Our mission is to provide practical, step by step assistance.
This year our theme is literacy. We've named the day 'Readers by Right'. Thanks to the
1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights we are aware of 'rights' in many
spheres, including education. That agreement declared in Article 26 education should be
compulsory and free for children. That goal, is as pertinent today as it was then. It's a goal I
know we all share - the full development of every child. As a body Parents United recognizes
good reading skills established in childhood as the foundation of fulfilling, and ongoing
education. We are honored to have Sue-Ellen Thomas, Jim Smith and Jane Brown with us
today. All three are esteemed specialists in teaching young children to read. Sue-Ellen has
worked for many years with educational authorities to establish programs that put in place
the necessary pre-reading skills. Her efforts need no introduction. The results speak for
themselves. Jim and Jane bring their passion and knowledge of how to reach those in our
communities who are frequently overlooked or bypassed. Their work among English-as-a-
second-language families has bridged gaps that were deep dark chasms.
Prepare yourself to be challenged, excited and inspired. And before I handover to Lesley
Watts, our coordinator for 'Readers by Right', who will outline the day's events, I want to say
once more on behalf of the Parents United organizing committee, welcome. It's wonderful to
see so many of you here."
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Closing Remarks
- is the last sentence, paragraph or concluding part of your speech or
presentation. They are also referred to as 'concluding remarks'. In a
speech/presentation, the outset and the conclusion are 2 essentials. It
leaves an impact on the audience and makes your speech/presentation
eloquent.
Example:
Thank you John, Laura, Ray, and especially Carol for all you have done for the
School, for the discipline of anthropology, and for us. Tonight we formally launch the
Friends of Anthropology giving circles, a mechanism through which our friends and patrons
can show support for the School of Anthropology and be recognized for your generosity.
Information about the program is available on the table by the door and on our website.
As we wrap up the formal portion of our program and before we take some time to learn from
our students and to socialize, I would like to make a few final announcements. First, as many
of you know, in 2015 the School of Anthropology will celebrate our 100th anniversary.
Please pick up a bookmark before you leave. On it we have identified the dates of four
central “clusters” of events that will anchor our Centennial celebrations. As we further
develop our plans for the coming year, we will add more events – and opportunities for you
to participate in endeavors such as our oral history project where we seek to document and
record the stories of people and initiatives which have made us what we are today and our
social network project where we seek to identify and map the many connections between the
School of Anthropology and the myriad programs, units, and organizations that were inspired
by faculty, students, and alumni of the School. Please share your thoughts and ideas of how
we can commemorate 100 years of anthropology in Arizona – and sign up for our Facebook
page and check our website for additional information and updates; the bookmarks include
our internet address to help you get started.
But you don’t have to wait until 2015 to get involved. Please also see the table – and the
website – for information on upcoming events, including the April 12 tour and public lectures
at the University Indian Ruin and the April 22 presentation of the Ethnographic Atlas, The
Indigenous Peoples of Northwestern México, jointly sponsored by the SOA, Arizona State
Museum, and the Southwest Center. These events feature our own faculty, students, and
alumni. Thank you again for coming. Please enjoy the rest of our evening together.
Explanatory speech
- describe a situation or particular thing. While they're similar to
demonstrative speeches, explanatory speeches provide a breakdown
on how to do something while providing the audience with a detailed
step-by-step process.
- it also don't use a visual aid to help the audience better understand
what you're saying. When a food talk show host shows their audience
how they make a particular dish, for example, they use an explanatory
speech to describe each step of the recipe process.
Example: Basic Pork Adobo Recipe Ingredients
This is a recipe for Basic Pork Adobo  1 ½ lb. pork belly cubed
CuisineFilipino  1 ½ teaspoons whole
Prep Time10 minutes peppercorn pamintang buo
 5 to 6 pieces dried bay
Cook Time50 minutes
leaves dahon ng laurel
Total Time1 hour  6 to 8 cloves garlic crushed
Servings4  5 tablespoons soy sauce
AuthorVanjo Merano  3 tablespoons coconut vinegar
 1 ½ cup water or beef broth
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 3 tablespoons cooking oil  Salt to taste optional

Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a cooking pot.
2. Add the garlic. Cook until it starts to turn light brown.
3. Add the peppercorns and bay leaves. Continue to cook for 20 seconds so that its
flavors get infused in the oil.
4. Put the pork belly in the cooking pot. Stir and cook until it turns light brown. Note:
check the garlic and make sure that it does not get burnt. Adjust heat if
necessary.
5. Pour the soy sauce and beef broth (or water). Let boil. Cover and cook in low
heat for 40 minutes or until the pork gets tender. Add more beef broth or water if
the liquid starts to dry quickly.
6. Pour-in the vinegar. Let the liquid re-boil. Stir and cook for 8 minutes.
7. Taste your pork adobo and decide to add salt if needed.
8. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
9. Share and enjoy!
Eulogy or funeral speech
- aim to honor a recently passed individual in front of an audience
attending a funeral service. Typically, they're given by a minister or by
someone close to the deceased. The speaker tries to find the right
words to not only honor the individual with a heartfelt speech but also
praise them for what they achieved when they were alive.
Example: “Amanda and I met on the first day of kindergarten. I was crying, because, as
many of you know, I don’t do well with change. Amanda marched right up to me and took my
hand. ‘Don’t worry,’ she said. ‘I’ll take care of you.’ That’s the kind of person she was. She
was always the kind of person who would step up and take care of someone sad or hurt or
afraid.
"That’s why none of us were surprised when she became a firefighter. On the worst day of
people’s lives, she was there. She was willing to put herself on the line to protect people and
their families. In the end, she died saving people and she wouldn’t have had any regrets
about that, so I can’t either. I’m still sad about it though. I still don’t do well with change. And
I wish she was here to hold my hand and get me through.”

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