Different Ideas for Different Kinds of Speech

By Sandra Carter


The very idea of preparing and giving a speech in front of the class is almost always feared. "What if I mess up?" "Everyone will be staring at me." "I have to stand up there for how many minutes?" Unless you're the student sitting at the desk watching, you really would prefer to be some other place. And speech ideas... ? Those aren't that easy to make up. Here is a hint: Think about what you and your peers are interested in. What do almost all of you like to do? Truth is there will be a large amount of things you have in common and can relate to. If you need some help with speech ideas check out AboutTopics.com.

After you have a topic, own it! Be able to convince your listeners and make sure your words make sense. Make them want to be on your side!

Some interesting speech ideas might be "What is the major economic problem in your local area?" "Should etiquette be taught in schools?" "Should physical education in schools be compulsory?"

When you have a speech idea you're going to need to figure out what kind of speech you need to give your audience.

An informative speech is pretty self explanatory, but I'll let you know what it consists of anyway. You are going to deliver the info or message clearly to your listeners. It should ideally be composed of objects, events, concepts or a process. Think of something you're interested in or something that you know how to do well. The more familiar you are with whatever you select the better your speech will be and the easier it'll be delivering your message.

From another viewpoint you may want to give a descriptive speech. A descriptive speech provides far more detail. It should be vivid and clear. Your audience will be able to put a word on the individual, animal, place or object that you are speaking about.

You might even need to try a narrative speech. A narrative speech tells a story by relating to a few events. "A significant family event." "A remarkable vacation." "A milestone that seemed bad, but turned out to be good."

No matter what you choose, have confidence. Good luck and have a good time!




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