Cebu Technological University – Danao Campus

Poblacion, Danao City, Cebu, Philippines

NAME: ESPANTE, DEVINE MARIE S. BSED SOST 3C-NIGHT

ACTIVITY 2 IN FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH

Research the following:

1. Methods of speech delivery (Note: Explain each and include your sources.)
Answer:
There are four basic methods of speech delivery: manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and
extemporaneous.
Manuscript- A manuscript speech is when the speaker writes down every word they will speak
during the speech.
Memorized- A memorized speech is also fully prepared in advance and one in which the
speaker does not use any notes.
Impromptu- An impromptu speech is one for which there is little to no preparation.
Extemporaneous- An extemporaneously speakers prepare some notes in advance that help
trigger their memory of what they planned to say.
Source:
Bennetch, Rebekah, et al. “Chapter 32: Methods of Speech Delivery – Effective Professional
Communication: A Rhetorical Approach.” OPENPRESS.USASK.CA – An Open Academic
Publishing Platform, University of Saskatchewan, 31 Aug. 2021,
https://openpress.usask.ca/rcm200/chapter/types-of-speeches/.

2. Types of speeches according to purpose (Explain each and include your sources.)
Informative Speech
This is the type that provides information history, theories, practical applications, and others of sort. 
Persuasive Speech
This is where a speaker persuades or convinces his audience to believe his argument.
Entertainment Speech
This speech is when someone catches the attention of the audience because of his amusing
speech.
Source:
“6.1 General Purposes of Speaking – Stand up, Speak Out.” Publishing Services, University of
Minnesota Libraries Publishing edition, 2016. This edition adapted from a work originally
produced in 2011 by a publisher who has requested that it not receive attribution., 8 Nov. 2016,
https://open.lib.umn.edu/publicspeaking/chapter/6-1-general-purposes-of-speaking/.

3. Roles of speech presenters for each type of speech

Informative Speech
The role of speech presenter in this type of speech base on the definition is to inform his/her
audience about his/her speech. The presenter stand as the helper in which he/she helps the
audience in acquiring knowledge that they didn’t know.
Persuasive Speech
The role of speech presenter in this type of speech is to persuade his/her audience, the speech
presenter attempts to get the listeners attention to embrace a point of view or to adopt a
behavior that they would not have done otherwise.
Entertainment Speech
The role of speech presenter in this type of speech is to entertain his/her audience. This type of
speech is very common now a days. The goal of entertaining speeches is to temporarily take an
audience’s attention away from their daily lives rather than to provide a deep grasp of life.

4. Different Speech Etiquettes

 Speak hands-free.
 Avoid sputtering off too many statistics.
 Get some rest.
 Inject humor.
 Encourage Q and A’s.
 Stay mindful of the sound of your own voice.
 Make sure your words mirror your facial expressions.
 Understand the power in a pause.
 Hire a professional to coach you.
 Relax and have fun.
Source:
www.huffpost.com/entry/public-speaking-etiquette_b_7308082/amp