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1Manuscript
2 Memorized
3 Impromptu Types of
4 Extemporaneous Speech
5 Entertainment
6 Informative
7 Persuasive
Manuscript
When speaking from a manuscript,
you write and deliver a speech word
for word.
For whom is the manuscript method
most advantageous?
Public figures
Media personalities
Spokespersons
Potential Problems with the
Manuscript Method
Practice!
Adapt!
Even if you have a manuscript, feel free to modify the text
Mark!
Own your manuscript by highlighting
words and phrases.
Practice!
You can make a lot of notes on the draft of your manuscript
during the first few rehearsals.
Practice some more!
Read the text over and over orally.
Concentrate!
Concentrate on keeping eye contact, but do not
stare at only one section of the audience.
Act it out!
Use a lectern or a podium when practicing the speech.
Memorized
A memorized speech requires you to
commit the speech to memory so that
you do not bring your notes when
delivering it.
When should you memorize?
Introduction of a guest
Acceptance of award
Toast
Eulogy
Tribute
Disadvantages of the
Memorized Speech
Build it up!
After memorizing the speech in snippets, you need
to put them together.
Speak out!
Do not memorize the speech silently.
Identify keys!
Identify a key point in every paragraph.
Have a break!
After memorizing some parts of yourspeech, take
a break for some hours or for a day.
2. Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point
I have two reasons for this; one, it helps me easily reconnect with old friends;
Reason
and, two, I am updated on the happenings around me.
Point Facebook, indeed, is a useful social network site. That is why I love it.
Strategies in Organizing and Delivering an Impromptu Speech
Every time I see homeless families, it breaks my heart. That is why I try to
Opening
do at least three things to help them.
a. Bridging
b. Reframing
An extemporaneous speech is a
planned and prepared speech. It is
delivered with the help of short notes
and clear outline.
Three (3) Steps in Studying your Extemporaneous Topic
Is it a question of fact?
This type of question is typically answerable by “Yes” or “No”. It revolves around
whether something is true or not, existent or not.
Example: Is it better for the European nations to step in and aid Syria or ignore the
country’s civil crisis?
Three (3) Steps in Studying your Extemporaneous Topic
Is it a question of policy?
It is focused on what policy or rule should be followed. .
Example: Should European countries enforce laws to accommodate Syrian refugees?
III. Stick to your topic and look at all of the sides and angles of the problem.
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Steps in Preparing for a Successful
Extemporaneous Speech
1. Reinforce!
You may explore other main points,
but always refer back to your thesis.
2. Capture!
State the central idea of your extemporaneous speech
in one declarative sentence.
3. Develop!
Map out the supporting points in an outline.
4. Introduce!
I
In the introduction, make sure you:
7. Conclude!
Reinforce your introduction by coming up with a closing
attention-geter that is related to your opening.
I. Introduction
A. Opening attention-getter
B. The need to listen
C. Thesis Statement
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II. Body
A. Main point 1
1. Subpoint 1
a. Evidence
b. Statistics
Sample Outline 2. Subpoint 2
a. Evidence
for an b. Statistics
Extemporaneous B. Main point 2
1. Subpoint 1
Speech a. Evidence
b. Statistics
III. Conclusion
A. Closing attention-getter
B. Restatement of thesis or review of main points
fin.