4. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SPEECH ERRORS MADE IN INTERVIEW
4.1. Types of Speech
According to Allan H. Monroe 1949, there are several basic types of speech based on the purpose of the speakers who want to convey their ideas. The types of
speech are:
a. The Speech to Entertain
The speech to entertain seeks to make a point through the creative, organized use of the speakers humor. Their purpose is to relax the audience, establish some
interaction with them, and set the mood for the rest of the show. If a speaker combines the following five guidelines with what he already knows about
developing a public speech, he will discover that a speech to entertain is not only challenging but also fun to present.
The first requirement for a speech to entertain is that it makes a point or communicates a thesis, no less than the most carefully crafted informative or
persuasive speech. Second is creative. A speaker speech to entertain” should be original and
creative. It should give the audience a glimpse of the unique view of the world. Third is organized. It must have an introduction, body, and conclusion just as
informative and persuasive speeches do. In other words, the speech to entertain” must convey a sense of moving toward some logical point and achieving closure
after adequately developing that point.The speech to entertain is difficult to do
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well for a simple reason: Most people associate entertainment with lots of laughter and feel that if the audience is not laughing a good deal, they are not responding
favorably to the speech. But stop to consider for a moment the range of things that entertain a speaker, from the outrageous antics of the comedian Gallagher to the
muttered ramblings of Steven Wright. The humor should be adapted to his topic, the audience, the occasion, and speakers own personal style. Four suggestions
should guide the use of humor. Good humor is memorable and relevant to the general purpose. if humor does
not relate to the point a speaker is making, the audience will be diverted from rather than directed to the key idea.
Finally, a speech to entertain benefits from spirited delivery. We have often heard good speeches to entertain and looked forward to reading transcripts of
them later. We were usually disappointed. The personality, timing, and interaction riteraction with the audience that made the speech lively and unforgettable could
not be captured on paper. We have also read manuscripts of speeches to entertain that promised to be dynamic when presented.
b. The Speech to Inform
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