MEMORIZED SPEECH

WHAT IS A MEMORIZED SPEECH?

It is a speech that is composed word for word and is recited from memory
rather than read from cue cards or using the assistance of notes.
ADVANTAGES
 You do not need notes anymore
 You can plan gestures, facial expressions and movement
 You can concentrate on visual aids and props
 You will feel more confident
DISADVANTAGES
 Lots of time and energy to write and memorize
 Can sound insincere
 Speakers memory can fail
TIPS IN MEMORIZING A SPEECH
1) Break it down!
2) Build it up!
3) Speak out!
4) Identify keys!
5) Have a break!
6) Record and listen!
7) Use note cards!
TYPES OF SPEECHES AND TOPICS
 INFORMATIVE
it is given to teach audience something new
 PERSUASIVE
Influencing people by using credibility, logic and emotion
 SPECIAL OCCASION SPEECHES
 delivered to commemorate an occasion like a wedding or a funeral
OTHER EXAMPLES:
DEMONSTRATION SPEECH
TRIBUTE SPEECH
MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH
GRADUATION SPEECH
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
INFORMAL SPEECH TOPICS

ORGANIZING A MEMORIZED SPEECH

 SPEECH ORGANIZATION: IMPORTANCE TO SPEAKER AND
AUDIENCE
Keep the information organized which demonstrates credibility and makes
the speech easier to comprehend.
 DEVELOPING AND SELECTING THE MAIN IDEAS OF A SPEECH
The objective of a good speech is to persuade, inform or entertain an
audience.
 SUPPORTING IDEAS OF A SPEECH: DEVELOPMENT, SELECTION
AND CHARACTERISTICS
Supporting ideas will help strengthen your speech and persuade your
audience
 SPEECH EVALUATION

Evaluate
Assessment Rehearsal
yourself as a Speech criteria
strategies process
speaker

DELIVERING A MEMORIZED SPEECH

 Using vocal qualities to convey meaning in public speaking
Consider vocal qualities like volume, pace and pitch
 Consider pronunciation, articulation and dialect
The speakers culture and habits often have much to do with the vocal
traits of a speech
 Use of nonverbal communication
When delivering a speech, your body movements tell almost as much
about you as your actual speech
REFERENCE:
Sipacio, Philippe John F. & Balgos, Ann Richie G. (2016) Oral Communication in Context For
Senior High School () C & E Publishing:893 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City