Persuasive speeches are aimed at persuading people to perform a task or purchase an item, by providing information that may or may not be factual. Persuasive speeches are often given during product demonstrations at retail stores and grocery stores with the hope of selling a new item. Television commercials use persuasive speech as well by presenting a problem and providing a solution with a new product. Political speeches are also persuasive, as they aim to persuade voters to elect candidates to office.
Comedians try to get a good laugh out of an audience while presenting a comedy sketch. Entertaining speeches are also aimed at getting the attention of a crowd, in hopes of making people laugh and feel relaxed. Bits of humor and truth are added to an entertaining speech, as well as a brief story that audience members can relate to. Speeches made during a special occasion, such as a wedding, also aim to engage those listening.
Motivational speeches are presented to people to aid in the process of self-improvement, and turn a negative situation into a positive one. Motivational speeches are often given during business meetings to encourage employees to sell more products and services, or complete a task. Students from elementary to high school are also given motivational speeches before taking a test and during a sports tournament against a rival team. Inspiring speeches, such as those made to lift a person's self-esteem, can also motivate a crowd of people.
Informative speeches present the audeince with new information on a subject, product or service. Informative speeches are used to present facts and statistics to the public about economic and social changes in a community, as well as changes future plans may bring. Tour guides, such as those at a museum, also present visitors with an informative speech to teach them about important events that have occurred throughout history.