TYPES OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO DELIVERY

All : Good morning everyone!

ERIKA: Today, our group will report about the different types of speech according to delivery. As
students, we often encounter situations where we need to speak in front of people, whether in
class, in contests, or even in daily life. That’s why it’s important to understand the four main types
of speech delivery. These are extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and memorized. Each
one is different, and each one has a specific purpose. So, let us explain them one by one.

• The way a speaker delivers a message affects how the audience understands it.

• There are different types of speech according to delivery, each requiring a different level of
preparation.

• Knowing these types helps us become more confident and effective speakers.

• It allows us to choose the best style of delivery for every situation — whether spontaneous,
prepared, or read from a script.

MARIANE : EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH

Let’s start with extemporaneous speech. This kind of speech is prepared ahead of time, but it is
not written down word-for-word like a script. Instead, the speaker usually makes an outline or
prepares key points and then delivers the speech in a natural way. The advantage of
extemporaneous speech is that it sounds conversational, and the speaker can look at the
audience instead of just staring at notes. It also allows the speaker to adjust based on the
reaction of the listeners.

• Is a type of speech that is carefully prepared and practiced, but delivered using only brief notes
or an outline, not read or memorized word-for-word. The speaker usually makes an outline or
prepares key points and then delivers the speech in a natural way.

ADVANTAGE:
The advantage of extemporaneous speech is that it lets the speaker sound natural and confident
while using notes for support.

DISADVANTAGE:
One disadvantage of extemporaneous speech is that the speaker might forget some points or
goal off-topic since they only use notes as a guide.

EXAMPLES:
- a student delivers a message using notes or key points
- student discusses a topic using an outline, not reading word for word
- speaker presents their platform naturally while referring to notes
- the teacher speaks with preparation but without reading a full script

That is how extemporaneous speech works: it is planned, but it still sounds natural.

SOPHIA: IMPROMPTU SPEECH

Next is impromptu speech. This one is a bit more challenging because it is delivered without
preparation. It usually happens when you are suddenly asked to speak about a topic without
warning. The speaker has to think quickly, organize ideas on the spot, and deliver them clearly.
The strength of impromptu speech is that it shows your confidence and ability to think fast. But
the weakness is that sometimes the speech is not very organized.

• Is a type of speech delivery where the speaker talks without advance notice. This is a bit more
challenging because it is delivered without preparation the speaker has to think quickly,
organized ideas on the spot and deliver them clearly.

ADVANTAGE:
the advantage of an impromptu speech is that it allows the speaker to express genuine thoughts
and emotions. It helps develop quick thinking, confidence, and the ability to organize ideas
clearly even without preparation.

DISADVANTAGE:
the speaker may struggle to organize ideas clearly and lack of confidence or coherence while
speaking this can lead to nervousness filler words or unclear deliver

EXAMPLES:
- a teacher suddenly ask "what can you say about our lesson?" and you give your answer right
away without preparation.
- a reporter as a question during interview based on the person's response
- a student is unexpected golden stage to give a short message or reaction about the program.

That’s an impromptu speech, simple, quick, and delivered on the spot.

ATHEENA: MANUSCRIPT SPEECH

Now let’s move on to manuscript speech. In this type, the speaker reads everything word-for-
word from a written text. It is often used when accuracy is important, such as in news reporting,
government announcements, or formal events. The good thing about manuscript speech is that
the speaker will not forget anything and will deliver exactly what was written. However, the
problem is that it may sound less natural, because the speaker is focused on reading instead of
connecting with the audience.
• The speaker reads everything word-for-word from a written script or text, This method ensures
accuracy and avoid mistakes, especially when the exact wording is important.

ADVANTAGE:
Ensures that the message is clear, precise, and error free which is especially important in news
reporting or formal events.

DISADVANTAGE:
It may sound dull and limit eye contact because the speaker only reads from the script. It can also
sound monotonous because reporters read directly from a script or teleprompter.

EXAMPLES:
- A news anchor reads the daily news directly from the prompter
- A weather forecaster reads a prepared report about the weather for accuracy.
- During live breaking news, the anchor reads verified information from the script to avoid
spreading wrong details.

That is a manuscript speech formal, accurate, but less flexible.

AHREN : MEMORIZED SPEECH

The last one is memorized speech. This is when the speaker delivers the entire speech from
memory, without notes or scripts. Memorized speeches are common in declamation contests,
oratorical competitions, and stage performances. The good side of this type is that the speaker
can maintain strong eye contact with the audience and use gestures freely. But the challenge is
that if you forget even one line, you might lose track of the whole speech. That’s why memorized
speeches require a lot of practice and rehearsal.

• A memorized speech is a type of speech delivery where the speaker writes, practices, and
delivers to entire speech from memory without using notes or a script. It is often used in speech
contest, declamations, and special performances where confidence and accuracy are important.

ADVANTAGE:
A memorized speech helps the speaker deliver confidently with good eye contact and natural
gestures. It also sounds smooth and well prepared and it ensures that the speech is well
organized, polished, and delivered exactly as planned.

DISADVANTAGE:
It is hard to remember everything especially if the speech is long. When a speaker forget to like it
can cause nervousness and loss of focus. It may also sound robotic or unnatural of the speech is
memorized word-for-word without proper emotion or variation in tone.

EXAMPLES:
- A participant delivers a persuasive or emotional speech from memory during a contest. Every
line is practiced to sound strong and convincing.
- An actor performs a dramatic monologue that has been memorized, showing a motion and
character without relying on script.
- A student memorizes a poem and delivers it with the right tone, rhythm, and facial expression
to bring out the poems meaning.

A short memorized speech could be: ‘I am a student who believes in the power of education, and
I will never give up on my dreams.’

That is what a memorized speech usually sounds like powerful, emotional, and fully delivered
from memory.

YVONNE : To sum up our report, the four types of speech according to delivery are
extemporaneous, impromptu, manuscript, and memorized. Extemporaneous is prepared with an
outline but delivered naturally. Impromptu is unprepared and done on the spot. Manuscript is
read word-for-word from a written text. And memorized is learned by heart and spoken without
notes. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, and each one is useful in different
situations.

OREO : As students, learning these types of speech is very important because it prepares us for
real-life situations, whether it’s giving a report in class, joining contests, speaking in public, or
even just expressing our thoughts when asked. We should practice all of them so we can become
confident and effective communicators.

ALL:
That ends our report. Thank you for listening!