1.special occasion speech 3-5 min
Type of Special Occasion Speech Examples
The Speech of Introduction
Introducing a keynote speaker at a conference
Introducing a new employee at a company meeting
The Speech to Secure Goodwill
Welcoming new employees during an orientation session
Celebrating staff at a company retreat
The Speech of Presentation or Acceptance
Presenting an award for academic work (paper, research, report)
Accepting an award for original creative work
The Commemorative Speech: Dedications and Eulogies
Delivering a commemorative speech for the dedication of a new building
Delivering a eulogy at a funeral
The Inspirational Speech
Motivating your work team to take on a new challenge
Inspiring your work team with a vision for the future
Other Speeches: Farewells, Toasts, and After-Dinner Remarks
Giving a toast at a wedding or other party
Delivering a speech at a graduation
2.informative speech 5-7 minutes
Type of Informative Speech Purpose Examples
Object To inform an audience about something visible or tangible
The human body
An episode of The Family Guy
A car engine
Equipment for riding a horse
Process To explain a series of actions or steps with a defined ending point
How the modern electoral college works
How an ice cream sandwich is made
How to drive a car
How to study for a test
Event To discuss or describe an occurrence of importance
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
A person’s first week at college
The invention of the telephone
The Norman invasion of England
Concept To discuss or explain an abstract idea or notion
The origins of the universe
Love at first sight
Optical illusions
Patriotism vs. nationalism
3.persuasive speech outline 5-7 minutes
Type of Persuasive Speech Purpose Examples
Of Fact Persuade the audience that a certain fact or truth is valid and accurate.
Eating a plant-based diet is healthier than a meat-based diet (or vice versa).
Too much screen time will impact sleep quality.
Renewable energy is more beneficial than nonrenewable energy.
Of Value Convince the audience that something is right or wrong, moral or immoral, or better or worse than another thing.
The need for honesty and integrity in professional relationships.
The importance of education on personal and societal growth.
The benefits of forgiveness and letting go of grudges in terms of healing.
Of Policy Advocate a change or persuade the audience to support a particular course of action or policy.
The benefits or disadvantages of paid parental leave to support working families.
Why you should or shouldn’t drive an electric vehicle.
The benefits or disadvantages of increasing the minimum wage.
4.persuasive speech 5-7 minutes persuasive speech that incorporates feedback and other tips and strategies you’ve learned throughout the course.
