Types of

Speech
Oral Communication
 1. Manuscript Speech
When speaking from a manuscript, you write and
deliver a speech word for word. The question is, for
whom is the manuscript method most advantageous?

1. Public figures

2. Media personalities

3. Spokespersons for government and

private organizations
 2. Memorized Speech
A memorized speech requires you to commit
the speech to memory so that you do not
bring your notes when delivering it. As with
the manuscript speech, you also run the risk
of sounding mechanical during a memorized
delivery.
For this reason, keep your memorized speech
short and work harder on your facial
expressions and the tone of your voice
 3. Impromptu Speech
Impromptu speeches are delivered
with little or no time for
preparation. In most instances, you
are called to speak at the spur of the
moment because you are expected to
be knowledgeable about the subject.
 Strategies in Organizing and
Delivering an Impromptu Speech
1.Past, Present, Future
2. Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point
3. Opening, Rule of Three, Clincher

Craig Harrison’s (2010) Strategies:

a.Bridging
b.Reframing
c.Playing Devil’s Advocate
 4. Extemporaneous Speech
An extemporaneous speech is a
planned and prepared speech.
Unlike memorized or manuscript
speeches which are delivered word-
for-word, an extemporaneous
speech is delivered with the help of
short notes and a clear outline.
 5. Entertainment Speech
An entertainment speech aims to share goodwill,
joy, and pleasure to the audience. The purpose of
an entertainment speech is not to educate, inform,
or inspire because the primary goal is to make the
audience relax, enjoy, and even laugh. This means
that you, the speaker, are expected to be friendly
and relaxed, but still courteous during the speech
delivery. Moreover, you should know your audience
well in order to entertain them effectively
 6. Informative Speech
 Types of Informative  Organizational Patterns
Speeches 1. Chronological Pattern.
1. Speech about objects 2. Spatial Pattern
or people 3. Topical/Categorical
2. Speech about Pattern.
processes 4. Cause-Effect Pattern.
3. Speech about events 5. Comparison-Contrast.
4. Speech about concepts
 7. Persuasive Speech
Persuasive speaking is the form of
communication that people of diverse
backgrounds mostly engage in. This kind of
speech can center on any arguably
interesting topic under the sun. When you
deliver your persuasive speech, your
primary goal is to influence the thoughts,
feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes
of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).
Likewise, you also aim to change
their perception and convince
them that your argument is more
important, practical, attainable,
or feasible. In essence, you—as a
persuasive speaker—advocate for
whatever your message is.