Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus

Poblacion, Danao City, Cebu, Philippines

ACTIVITY 2 IN FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH

Research the following:

1. Methods of speech delivery (Note: Explain each and include your sources.)
Manuscript
- A manuscript speech is when the speaker writes down every word they will speak during
the speech. When they deliver the speech, they have each word planned and in front of
them on the page, much like a newscaster who reads from a teleprompter.
Memorized
- A memorized speech is also fully prepared in advance and one in which the speaker
does not use any notes. In the case of an occasion speech like a quick toast, a brief
dedication, or a short eulogy, word-for-word memorization might make sense. Usually,
though, it doesn’t involve committing each and every word to memory, memorizing a
speech isn’t like memorizing a poem where you need to remember every word exactly
as written. Don’t memorize a manuscript! Work with your outline instead.
Impromptu
- An impromptu speech is one for which there is little to no preparation. There is often
not a warning even that the person may be asked to speak. While an impromptu speech
can be challenging, the advantage is that it can also be thrilling as the speaker thinks off
the cuff and says what they’re most passionate about in the moment. A speaker should
not be afraid to use notes during an impromptu speech if they were given any time to
organize their thoughts.
Extemporaneous
- Speakers prepare some notes in advance that help trigger their memory of what they
planned to say. These notes are often placed on notecards. A 4”x6” notecard or 5”x7”
 size card works well. Speakers should determine what needs to go on each card by
reading through their speech notes and giving themselves phrases to say out loud.
These notes are not full sentences, but help the speakers, who turn them into a full
sentence when spoken aloud. Note that if a quote is being used, listing that quote
verbatim is fine.
Source: https://courses.lumenlearning.com/wm-publicspeaking/chapter/methods-of-
speech-delivery/

2. Types of speeches according to purpose (Explain each and include your sources.)
Expository or Informative Speech
- This is the type that provides information history, theories, practical applications, and
others of sort. The main purpose of this is to share information to an audience and allow
them to be informed – not persuade or making them believe about something.
Persuasive Speech
- This is where a speaker persuades or convinces his audience to believe his argument. It
also elaborates about something to change the opinion of someone over something. It
can be either pure or manipulative
Entertainment Speech
- This speech is when someone catches the attention of the audience because of his
amusing speech. The main goal is to make the audience laugh throughout the speech
without necessarily telling jokes the whole time.
Source: https://philnews.ph/2022/03/18/types-of-speech-according-to-purpose-according-to-
delivery/
3. Roles of speech presenters for each type of speech
-Persuasive speaking seeks to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, or behaviors of audience
members. In order to persuade, a speaker has to construct arguments that appeal to audience
members.
Informative speech
- As a speaker you are teaching or informing the audience about your topic. Being clear and
concise allows the audience to follow along with the information you are presenting.
Entertainment speech
- Entertaining speakers are always in demand. Projects address preparing and delivering an
entertaining speech, finding good stories and anecdotes to include in speeches, using humor,
incorporating drama into presentations and presenting an after-dinner speech.
4. Different Speech Etiquettes
 Have a purpose in mind - know what you want to accomplish. Do you want to inform,
inspire, persuade.
 Know who your audience is and their purpose for listening to you.
 Structure and organize your talk according to your purpose and the audience.
 Pay attention to the volume and tone of your voice, your body language, and other
techniques of delivery.
 Get and keep your audience’s attention.
 Practice presenting your material with passion in accordance with your desired effect
and as few notes as possible.