Public Speaking

Public Speaking
• a process of speaking in a
structured, deliberate manner
to inform, influence or
entertain an audience
Speech
• used to refer to the body of
spoken expressions of
information and ideas
Modes of Speech
Reading from a Manuscript
• appropriate is long and when details
are complicated and essential
• appropriate when one is asked to
deliver a prepared speech on behalf
of another speaker
Memorized
• requires speaker to commit
everything to memory
• excellent for short messages
• also used in oratorical, declamation,
and other literary contests
Extemporaneous Speaking
• may have a short or long preparation
• speaker may use an outline to guide
him through his speech
• necessitates speaker to formulate his
sentence while he is speaking
Impromptu
• means speaking at the spur of the
moment
• very minimal or no time for
preparation
 Tips for
Extemporaneous
Speaking
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• Focus on one main point
• Stick with what you know
• Don’t try to memorize
• Keep the use of notes to a
minimum
• Focus on your opening,
closing, and transition
statements