DELIVERY

STYLES
BC-7_TEAM 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Manuscript

2. Memorized

3. Extemporaneous

4. Impromptu
MANUSCRIPT
Word-for-word reading
off the printed page
 PROS

Control of word No memorizing Control of time More

choice needed accuracy
 CONS

Loss of eye contact Too many words Loss of natural

to read speaking style
HOW TO REDUCE READING
FROM YOUR OWN SCRIPT?
Create a useful notes

Understand clearly the structure of the speech

PRACTICE

PRACTICE

PRACTICE
MEMORIZED
Memorizing all the speech to
reduce the tendency to read from it
and avoid dependence upon notes.
PROS
Controlling your time

Word choice

Maintain eye contact, body gestures

Easily use visual aids

 CONS

Time-consuming Sound stilted and Increase anxiety

artificial
WHAT SHOULD WE MEMORIZE?

Quote/ Fact/ Keywords

Statement

Name/ Date Beginning + Ending

EXTEMPORANEOUS
An extemporaneous speech is a spoken
presentation of an argument, narration,
or explanation on a subject that has not
been previously outlined extensively,
sometimes not at all.
PROS
Natural and Spontaneous

Flexible

Fewer Limits and Restrictions

The audience will think you are a

genius
CONS
Messy and Unorganized

Prone to Forgetfulness

Nervousness
 TIPS

Tap into the power of Don’t strive to memorize

extemporaneous presentation everything at once
methods
IMPROMPTU
Speaking with little or no preparation
Spontaneous and natural

Happen from time to time

PROS
Fluency
It provides a baseline for a
speech that is clear, precise,
polished, and easy to follow
Analytical skills
Impromptu provides practice
thinking of examples that are
strong, substantive, and most
importantly, relevant to the
judge!

Stamina Self-confidence
It's short enough to give you It’s spontaneous and we tend to
some practice speaking while deliver our message more
not feeling like a burden naturally and conversationally.

Good impromptu speakers get promotions faster, are more

interesting to be around and more creative in everyday life
CONS
Little or no time to contemplate the central theme or how to organize the message.
--> the message may be disorganized and difficult for listeners to follow.

Many believe impromptu speech measures only the skills of quick thinking and nerve, rather than the
true art of debating which requires insight and deep thought.
PRACTICE!
IMPROMPTU SPEAKERS ARE MADE, NOT BORN!
 3 FACTORS OF PREPARATION
(Gough, V. (2016). Impromptu Speaking. Elsevier.)

Mental preparation Vocal preparation Visual preparation

You will not be at ease if you Your ideas, however good, Remember you are “on
are not sure what you intend will be worthless if they view” from the moment
to say or what point you cannot be heard at the you enter to the moment
intend to put first or last. back of the hall. you leave.
 REFERENCES
Bonner, J. T. (1946). A survey of contest extemporaneous speaking in the high school speech leagues of
the united states (Doctoral dissertation, The Ohio State University).

Cheesebro, T., O’Connor, L., & Rios, F. (2010). Communicating in the Workplace. 1st ed. USA: Prentice Hall

Colvert, A. L. (1994). Changing Types of Sources for Extemporaneous Speaking.

Paper, P. (n.d.). Manuscript Speech: Definition, Pros And Cons, Examples. Pawners Paper.
https://www.pawnerspaper.com/2022/01/manuscript-speech-definition-pros-and.html

University of Minnesota. (n.d.). Four Methods of Delivery. University of Minnesota.

https://open.lib.umn.edu/publicspeaking/chapter/14-1-four-methods-of-delivery/

Wilner, L. K. (2019, July 9). Are You a Memorized, Rehearsed, or Impromptu Speaker? Linkedin.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-memorized-rehearsed-impromptu-speaker-lynda-katz-wilner/
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