Public speaking differs from written communication in that the audience is present, gathered for some occasion.
The three main types of group speaking situations may be described as :
The informative speech - conveys information,
the persuasive speech - is a call to action,
the special occasion speech is given to commemorate a person or event.
Good public speaking always accounts for these three components :
The audience is present, gathered for some occasion.
The occasion has norms and expectations that a speaker must recognize.
The speaker has some purpose, something they are trying to accomplish or set in motion.
Good public speaking always does one of these three things :
Informs or Instructs the audience on newsworthy events or situations.
Teaches a lesson on any number of given subjects.
Entertains with humor, satire, fiction and nonsense.
