ORGANIZING AND DELIVERING

MEMORIZED
SPEECH
STEM 11-LEE
Presented by: GROUP 5
TOPIC OUTLINE
WHAT IS A MEMORIZED PRO'S AND CONS OF

SPEECH? MEMORIZING

WHEN SHOULD YOU TIPS FOR MEMORIZING

SPEECHES
MEMORIZE A SPEECH?
WHAT IS A 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.
 WHEN SHOULD YOU
MEMORIZE?
• Although keeping a speech in memory
is needed only on very rare occasions,
memorizing a speech can help you
achieve a smooth and effortless
delivery. You do not need to focus on
notes or a manuscript. You can
concentrate on maintaining eye contact
with your audience, establishing
rapport, and interacting with your
audience.
WHEN SHOULD YOU
MEMORIZE?
• Since memorizing can be very tough
and mechanical, it is best that you
memorize short speeches for special
occasions. A memorized speech works
best for the introduction of a guest,
acceptance of award or recognition,
toast, eulogy, tribute, and the like.
WATCH THIS SPEECH
SAMPLE!
DISADVANTAGES
OF MEMORIZING
SPEECHES
• You might forget what you are
supposed to say. Long pauses can
create a very awkward moment
between you and your audience.
 2. You might
memorize the
speech
mechanically. This
can result in a very
unnatural delivery.
 3. You might focus
on content.
Consequently,
groping for the right
words might make
you look uptight
and stiff.
4. You might be too tied
to remembering your
script. This will give
you no chance to pay
attention and respond to
audience feedback.
ADVANTAGES
OF
MEMORIZING
SPEECHES
• You do not need notes
anymore. Since the
speech is memorized, you
do not have to worry
about when to read and
when to glance at your
audience.
 3. You can concentrate
on visual aids and props.
A memorized speech
will help you focus more
on your props if you
have any.
 3. You can concentrate
on visual aids and props.
A memorized speech
will help you focus more
on your props if you
have any.
 4. You will feel more confident.
If you know that you have
committed the speech to memory,
you will not be anxious about
running out of words or not
knowing what to say.
TIPS IN MEMORIZING
A SPEECH
BREAK IT
DOWN!
• You cannot memorize a
speech in one sitting. If your
speech has four paragraphs,
you should focus on one
paragraph at a time. Once you
have memorized the first
paragraph, focus on the next
one.
BUILD IT UP!
• After memorizing the speech in snippets,
you need to put them together. Recite the
first paragraph and move on to the
second. After this, recite the first and
second paragraphs and move on to the
third. The next thing you know, you have
completed your speech.
SPEAK OUT!
• Do not memorize the speech
silently. When you recite your
speech over and over while
memorizing it, your brain
multitasks and aids your
memory retention.
IDENTIFY
KEYS!
• Identify a key point in every paragraph.
Even if you miss out some of the words
in the actual speech delivery, you can
easily expound on the key points.
HAVE A BREAK!
• After memorizing some parts
of your speech, take a break
for some hours or for a day.
After this, recite the speech
again. This will test how well
you can recall what you think
you have memorized.
RECORD AND
LISTEN
• Record yourself delivering the speech
and listen to it over and over again. Like
a song, the speech will get stuck in your
head.
 USE NOTE
CARDS!
• Write one key point on one note
card. Bring these note cards
wherever you go and take them
out whenever you have extra
time to memorize, especially
during idle times of the day.
CONCLUSION
• A memorized speech requires you to commit the speech to
memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering
it.
• Memorizing a speech can help you achieve a smooth and
effortless delivery.
• A memorized speech works best for the introduction of a
guest, acceptance of award or recognition, toast, eulogy,
tribute, and the like.
• There are Advantages and Disadvantages of Memorizing a
Speech.
• Although memorized speech tend to sound robotic or
mechanical, always remember to add spice to your speeches
by adding gestures and facial expressions.
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ANSWERS!
 THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING
Don't hesitate to ask any questions!