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4 TYPES OF SPEECH

TYPES

DESCRIPTION

EXTEMPORANEOUS

limited-preparation

speech event based


on research and
original analysis.

EXAMPLES

IMPROMPTU

a speech and debate


individual event that
involves a five- to eight
minute speech with a
characteristically short
preparation time of one to
seven minutes.

When you are assigned

First day at work or in

to report a topic in
class.

class, or during an
interview.

MANUSCRIPT

The speech is delivered

exactly as it is presented
in the text.

Reading aloud a

written message.

MEMORIZED

A memorized speech
is a speech that is
recited from memory
rather than read from
cue cards or using the
assistance of notes.

When you

perform in a stage
play.

By: Marione Lopez


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