refers to your topic which can be about your experiences, observations, inspiration, or anything you are interested to talk about.

refers to the content or the main point of your speech, which can be supported by personal stories or anecdotes—humorous or inspiring—and relevant statistics or ideas from newspapers and academic journals, among others.

seeks to provide the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by the speaker. The lectures of your teachers are best examples of this type.

seeks to provide the audience with entertainment. The humorous speeches of your favorite speakers are best examples of this type.

seeks to provide the audience with favorable or acceptable ideas that can influence their own ideas and decisions.

refer to the style of delivery. These methods are manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and extemporaneous.

is delivered by speakers who intend to read aloud their speech word for word to their audience.

is delivered by speakers who intend to memorize their speech word for word. This occurs when one delivers a declamation or oratorical piece for a contest or during a gathering.

is delivered by speakers who are suddenly asked or requested by someone or a group of people to say a few words about something.

is delivered by speakers who intend to present a well-crafted speech. That speech is fully prepared and perfectly rehearsed ahead of time.

refer to the ethical standards in delivering a speech in public. Lucas (2011) specified some of them.

Avoid criticizing your teachers, family, friends, and other people or promoting mass destruction, for instance, hacking.

You have a full responsibility to yourself and to your audience when you are asked to deliver a speech. So, in order to fulfill it, you have to be prepared.

Be accurate with your sources and data. Acknowledge the author of your borrowed ideas including quotes, songs, phrases, and statistics, among others. Simply observe, "honesty is the best policy.

Your audience come from different backgrounds, so as much as possible, respect their identity, affiliation, religion, beliefs, values, preferences, and orientation through your language and gestures.