Oral communication in context speech delivery style

English

1. Reading from a Manuscript

-also known as a manuscript speech
-reading a prepared text or manuscript to an
audience
-usually given when the manuscript will be part of
an official record wherein extremely careful
wording is required
-delivered over a podium or lectern

2. Advantages
-No single and essential word is left out.
-All significant points are covered and conveyed.

Disadvantages
-The speech may sound mechanical or forced and
unnatural.
-The audience may quickly get bored or
uninterested.

3. -The speaker is limited in his or her use of
nonverbal cues.
-The speaker is unable to react to the audience's
nonverbal cues.

Manuscript speeches are most advantageous for:
-Public figures -Media personalities -
Spokespersons for governments and private
organizations

4. Guidelines in Reading from a Manuscript
-Outline and write the speech well.
-Format your speech properly.
-Practice your speech.
-Vary your voice.
-Look at your audience from time to time.

Values Integration
How can delivering a manuscript speech help in
building one’s confidence for public speaking?

5. Memorized Speech
-requires the speaker to commit the speech to
memory
-should be short
-requires the speaker to work harder on facial -
expressions and tone of voice
-usually used by skilled speakers
-appropriate for relatively short speeches such as
when presenting/accepting an award, making an

6. announcement, giving opening or closing remarks,
or introducing a speaker

Advantages
-It may improve the speaker's memory.
-It allows the speaker to plan his or her nonverbal
cues.
-It allows the speaker to concentrate on visual aids
and props.
-It develops a sense of confidence in the speaker.

7. Disadvantages
-It takes a long time to memorize unless the
speaker has a very keen memory.
-It requires more effort to speak from memory than
to read from a manuscript.
-It can sound mechanical and unnatural since the
speaker may tend to concentrate on remembering
words that come next rather than on
communicating their ideas to the audience.

8. -It can break a speaker's train of thought and may
cause embarrassment to the speaker when he or
she forgets certain words or lines in the speech.

Delivering a Memorized Speech
-can help you achieve a smooth and effortless
delivery
-minimizes distractions caused by looking at a
manuscript/notes

9. -can help you maintain eye contact, establish
rapport, and interact with the audience
-great for special occasions
-used for introducing a guest, accepting an award,
giving a eulogy, toast, or tribute

10. Tips in Delivering a Memorized Speech
1. Keep it short. Make it brief and concise. When
you write it, pattern it on the way you speak.
2. Practice. Read the speech repeatedly until you
memorize it. Practice your delivery as well. Do it in
front of a mirror to work on your facial expressions
and gestures.
3. Visualize. Assign an image that you can easily
associate with a word or part of the speech that

11. you have trouble with. This will help you remember
the content of the speech.
4. Project your voice. When practicing your speech,
stand straight with your head up, take deep
breaths, and project your voice toward the back of
the room.
5. Use pauses appropriately. A pause may create a
dramatic effect or build suspense. It can also give
the audience time to reflect on your speech.

12. Impromptu Speech
-delivered with little or no preparation
-generally brief and unrehearsed
-Instances: speeches during occasions,
recitations in class, or add/refute to what a
classmate has said

13. Strategies in Organizing an Impromptu Speech
1. Opening-Rule of Three-Clincher
has a compelling opening
lists down three reasons that support the
opening
clincher - should summarize the points and wrap
up the speech well

14. 2. Opening-Rule of Three-Clincher
A. Opening Let us be honest with ourselves: we are
so engrossed with ourselves that we often forget
that our actions make an impact on other people.
There are several reasons why we should
empathize more with others.

15. B. Rule of Three-
-First, people tend to be nicer to others when they
experience other people’s kindness.
-Second, showing empathy directs us to be more
sociable with people in our own environment; it
helps create a supportive network.
-Lastly, being empathetic paves way for others to
be more understanding of other people’s
situations, and it becomes a norm, where everyone
is more sensitive to each other.

16. C. Clincher
Although only in an ideal world can these three
things can be achieved, if everyone starts to
practice empathy, we can affect the world and
make it a better place.

Strategies in Organizing an Impromptu Speech
Past-Present-Future
-state analogies

17. -best strategy to use to showcase the
improvement of something over time

Past-Present-Future
In the past, people did not have the internet to
communicate with people who are physically far.
People would rely on snail mail or phone calls so
they can get in touch with loved ones. Presently,
however, access to different social media sites
allows us to talk to others with just a click. In the

18. future, there will definitely be more opportunities
and ways to get in touch with loved ones.

Strategies in Organizing an Impromptu Speech
Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point
employs the use of recollection
starts with the main point then provides the
reason behind it
explains the reason to support the main point

19. restates the main point and states the
conclusion

Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point
1. Point - Being nationalistic is an important part of
being a Filipino.
2. Reason- I say this with pride because I realized
that ordinary Filipinos still show their pride for the
country through their work

20. 3. Example/ Explanation - One example would be
the construction workers who are tasked to build
infrastructure for the masses’ use. They stick to
their job and try to do their best because they know
many people will benefit from their work.
4. Point- In all aspects of society, Filipinos can and
should continue to show their pride for the country.

21. Tips in Delivering an Impromptu Speech
1. Think first before speaking. Pause for two to
three seconds as you gather thoughts and reflect
on what you want to say.
2. Consider the three major parts of a speech.
Think of a short introduction, body, and conclusion
for your speech.

22. Tips in Delivering an Impromptu Speech
1. Identify your main point. Think of the main idea
that you would like to convey to the audience.
Then, build your speech around that main idea and
provide supporting details, such as reasons or
examples.
2. Use signposts. Help the audience keep track of
your points by using signposts, such as “First, I
would like to say . . .,” “My second point is . . .,” or
“Finally, I would like to . . .”

23. 3. Keep your speech short. Impromptu speeches
are generally short, so be mindful of the time and
only say what is essential.
4. Be confident. Speak with conviction, and act and
talk naturally. This way, the audience will be more
likely to perceive you as a credible speaker.

24. Extemporaneous Speech
-involves preparing an outline or notes before
delivery
-does not require the speaker to read a manuscript
word for word
-does not require the speaker to memorize the
speech
-uses the speech outline or prepared notes as a
guide, with the speaker elaborating on the topic
using his/her own words

25. Other Characteristics of an Extemporaneous
Speech
-It sounds natural.
-Its exact wording is chosen while the speech is
being given.
-It gives the speaker the chance to practice the flow
of the speech using the outline or notes.
-It allows the speaker to freely interact with the
audience.
-It is flexible.

26. Three Steps in Studying Your Extemporaneous
Topic
1. Identify the type of extemporaneous question
that you have to answer.
Is it a question of fact? Does it revolve around
whether something is true or not?
Is it a question of value? Does it center on
whether the topic is good or bad, moral or immoral,
just or unjust?

27. Is it a question of policy? Does it focus on what
policy or rule should be followed?

2. Determine if your topic is informative or
persuasive.

3. Stick to your topic and look at all sides and
angles of the problem.

28. Pointers in Preparing and Delivering an
Extemporaneous Speech
1. Prepare the notes and outline. Instead of an
outline, you may also use a graphic organizer, such
as a flowchart or a concept map, if this suits your
topic or purpose better.
2. Rehearse your speech using the notes and
outline. Familiarize yourself with your notes so that
you can internalize the flow of your speech.

29. 3. Speak in a natural manner. While delivering your
speech, talk as if you are conversing with
someone. Use shorter sentences and speak clearly
in a friendly tone. Make eye contact with the
audience and only look at your notes from time to
time.
4. Pay attention to the audience’s nonverbal cues.
For example, if you see that they look confused,
you may elaborate on an idea by giving examples
or restating a point.