Manuscript Speech (Oral Communication Grade 11)

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2. What is a manuscript speech? - It is when a speaker writes down everything they plan to say to their listeners, then bring their manuscripts to the podium and read them to the audience.

3. - It is when a speaker reads a pre-written speech word by word to an audience -It is generally employed during official meetings, conferences, COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES etc.

4. ADVANTAGES: Precision in the text or the speech helps catch the focus of the audience. It proves very effective when you have to put forth an important point in less time. Concise and accurate information is conveyed, especially when talking about contentious issues.

5. DISADVANTAGES: If you are not clear in your speech and cannot read out well, it may not attract any attention of the audience. A manuscript speech can become boring if read out plainly, without any effort of non-verbal communication with the audience.

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