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Elements of Essays and Speeches (types of speeches (Address (a formal…
Elements of Essays and Speeches
Types of Essays
expository essay
explains a topic by providing information about it or by exploring an idea related to it
persuasive essay, or argument.
attempts to convince readers to accept the writers point of view on an issue or to take a particular course of action
reflective essay
presents experiences that inspired the writers thoughts or feelings about a topic
narrative essay
tells the story of real events or experiences
descriptive essay
provides specific details to create an impression of a person, an object, or an experience
types of speeches
Address
a formal prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance
Lecture
a prepared often formal speech that informs or instructs an audience
Talk
an informal speech delivered in a conversational style
Sermon
a prepared often formal speech intended to teach or inspire
Presentation
a prepared speech about a topic; may include visual aids
Extemporaneous Speech
a speech delivered without preparation usually in a conversational style.