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An expository speech is one that presents or explains. This is used when you want to convey information to an audience with a like or similar view to your own.

Expository speeches can be used in presenting something new. An expository speech may be about a new technology, for example. Commercials, attempting to persuade, are still expository speeches.

Audience analysis is important when giving an expository speech, as you want to give it in a way, that they will be receptive. In Unit 19 you will learn about meridians of thought, you might want to read that now, with this lesson, keeping that in mind. Business speeches are often exspositrory.

When your teacher speaks to the class, this is an expository speech. The teacher is trying to inform you, of things you need to know, to be in this world. Religious sermons are often expository.

These examples are types of expository speeches.