SPEECH AND THEATER ARTS
CREATIVE
SPEECH
PRODUCTION
TYPES OF SPEECH
DELIVERY
• IMPROMPTU
• EXTEMPORANEOUS
• MEMORIZED
• MANUSCRIPT
IMPROMPTU
-is done without an advance thought/idea.
It is done without a plan, and it is hastily
prepared and delivered immediately.
-Impromptu speaking is the presentation
of a short message without advance
preparation.
IMPROMPTU
-An impromptu speech is one for
which there is little to no
preparation. There is often not a
warning that the person may be
asked to speak.
Example:
Your speech teacher may ask you to
deliver a speech on your worst pet
peeve. You may or may not be given a
few minutes to organize your thoughts.
What should you do? DO NOT PANIC.
INTRODUCTION
An introduction should include an
attention getter, introduction of the
topic, speaker credibility, and
forecasting of main points.
Example:
Speaker chews gum loudly and then puts it under
a desk (attention getter, demonstration).
Speaker introduces themselves and the topic and
why they’re qualified to speak on it (topic
introduction and credibility).
“I’m Katie Smith and I’ve been a student at this
school for three years and witnessed this gum
problem the entire time.”
BODY
The body should have two or three
main points.
Example:
Speaker states three main points of why
we shouldn’t leave gum on desks: it’s
rude, it makes custodians have to work
harder, it affects the next student who
gets nastiness on their seat (forecast of
order).
Speaker then discusses those three points
CONCLUSION
The conclusion should have a
summary, call to action, and final
thought.
Example:
Speaker summarizes those three
points (summary, part 1 of
conclusion), calls on the audience to
pledge to never do this again (call to
action), and gives a quote from
Michael Jordan about respecting
property (final thought).
ADVANTAGE
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.
ADVANTAGE
A speaker should not be afraid to
use notes during an impromptu speech
if they were given any time to organize
their thoughts.
DISADVANTAGE
The disadvantage is that there is no time for
preparation, so finding research to support
claims such as quotes or facts cannot be
included.
The lack of preparation makes some speakers
more nervous and they may struggle to
engage the audience due to their nerves.
ANY QUESTIONS?
