Purposive Communication

Activity 1 and 2

ACTIVITY 1

1. Using the table below, compare and contrast extemporaneous speaking from impromptu
speaking by writing the differences in their respective columns and their similarities in
the middle column.

IMPROMPTU SIMILARITIES EXTEMPORANEOUS

An impromptu speech is They are both important kinds In order to make a speech, the
delivered with little or no of speech. speaker will utilize notes and
preparation, but nearly some embellishment.
usually with some
understanding of the Both should use a standard
subject beforehand. delivery style.

When called to speak "off The speaker who utilizes his

the cuff" on the "spur of Topic selection should be own words to guide him from
the moment," is usually appropriate. point to point, rather than
because the speaker is quite using note cards or prompts.
knowledgeable about the
subject. Language choosing that is
both formal and informal.
Are generally in control of
For this speech, it has a
the content you are
flexible framework. No need
presenting, so you can
Good eye contact is required. to memorize anything; relies
include topics that you want
to talk about. on clues to choose where to
move next.

2. Which mode of speech delivery has the least application? Why do you say so?
- In my opinion, reading from a manuscript is used the least in speeches. Because the
speaker is cut off from the audience while they read. Because the speaker is not
engaged with the audience and is instead focused on a piece of paper, the speaker will
appear unprepared, and the speech will be uninteresting.

3. Which mode of speech delivery has the most application? Why do you say so?
 - I think that impromptu speaking is more commonly used in speeches and in our daily
lives. This includes interactions with our acquaintances and coworkers, as well as
minor arguments with our siblings. These discussions and reflections will take place
on the spur of the moment.

ACTIVITY 2

1. Has your attitude towards public speaking has become more positive?
- In general, I am slowly forming a positive attitude towards public speaking since I am
now building up my confidence to speak in front of many people, but the past fear
will always be present, what I have to do is use it as a fuel for my confidence to
improve my public speaking skills.

2. In a scale of 1-10, with ten being highest- what rating would you give yourself? Why?
- I am not sure what to give to myself. Maybe a 5 and below since I am just starting to
come out of my shell and build up my confidence to speak in front of many people.

3. In what are of public speaking do you feel most improved?

- When it comes to speaking quickly, I acknowledge that I need to work on it. I cannot
typically respond quickly; the difficulty is that my ideas are all clashing, and I'm not
sure which words to utter first, add on the fear and that results in mistakes.

- Because I have no prior public speaking experience, I find it difficult to talk clearly
for lengthy periods of time; after a few words, my language becomes jumbled and
jumbled, causing my arms and legs to shake.