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TYPES OF SPEECH ORAL COMMUNCIATION IN CONTEXT  TYPES OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO PURPOSE ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH An entertainment speech amuses the audience. The humorous speeches of comedians and performers are the best examples of this type. ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH  An ent...

TYPES OF SPEECH ORAL COMMUNCIATION IN CONTEXT  TYPES OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO PURPOSE ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH An entertainment speech amuses the audience. The humorous speeches of comedians and performers are the best examples of this type. ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH  An entertainment speech aims to share goodwill, joy, and pleasure to the audience.  The purpose of an entertainment speech is not to educate, inform, or inspire because the primary goal is to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even laugh.  This means that you, the speaker, are expected to be friendly and relaxed, but still courteous during the speech delivery.  Moreover, you should know your audience well in order to entertain them effectively. INFORMATIVE SPEECH  An informative speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea.  The lectures of your teachers are the best examples of this type. INFORMATIVE SPEECH  Generally, there are four types of informative speeches which vary depending on the topic. 1. Speech objects or people (focuses on tangible items like gadgets, products, structures, or people. Visual aids may be necessary) 2. Speech about processes (focuses on a process or sequence of events; visual aids are necessary) 3. Speech about events (focuses on events that happened, are happening, or might happen in the future) 4. Speech about concepts (focuses on beliefs, knowledge, theories, principles, or ideas) PERSUASIVE SPEECH A persuasive speech seeks to provide the audience with favorable or acceptable ideas that can influence their own ideas and decisions.  The campaign speeches of the running candidates for government posts are the best examples of this type. PERSUASIVE SPEECH  This kind of speech can center on any arguably interesting topic under the sun.  When you deliver your persuasive speech, your primary goal is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012). PERSUASIVE SPEECH  In essence, you—as a persuasive speaker—advocate for whatever your message is.  Likewise, you also aim to change their perception and convince them that your argument is more important, practical, attainable, or feasible.  TYPES OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO DELIVERY MANUSCRIPT SPEECH  When speaking from a manuscript, you write and deliver a speech word for word.  Thequestion is, for whom is the manuscript method most advantageous?  Public figures  Since public figures are always constrained by a hectic schedule, they need ghost writers.  Consequently, they would have to read the text of the speech as it is.  Media personalities  Speakers on radio and television always battle with time limits.  For example, a televised panel discussion about a social issue may require radio and TV anchors to critically choose and refine the words of their speech in advance.  Spokespersons for government and private organizations  This public speaking role requires a great deal of contemplation and preparation.  For example, we have speeches of different country’s spokespersons in an international seminar on climate change. MANUSCRIPT SPEECH Description  Speaking with advanced preparation  Planned and rehearsed speech  Reading aloud a written message MANUSCRIPT SPEECH Speaking Situations  Newscasting with a teleprompter or an autocue device  Presenting the legal proceedings and verdict in court  Reading the rules and criteria in a contest Advantages  Exact repetition of the written words  Guided speech Disadvantages  Boring and uninteresting presentation  Lacks audience rapport or connection MEMORIZED SPEECH  A memorized speech requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not bring your notes when delivering it.  As with the manuscript speech, you also run the risk of sounding mechanical during a memorized delivery.  For this reason, keep your memorized speech short and work harder on your facial expressions and the tone of your voice. MEMORIZED SPEECH Description  Speaking with advanced preparation  Planned and rehearsed speech  Reciting a written message word- for-word from memory MEMORIZED SPEECH Speaking Situations  When you perform in a stage play  When you deliver a declamation, oratorical, or literary piece  When an actor or actress in a scene performs a script from memory Advantages  Exact repetition of the written words from memory  Free to move around the stage MEMORIZED SPEECH Disadvantages  Speakers might end up speaking in a monotone pattern. Alternatively, he/she might take a fast pace.  When the speaker cannot control his/her stage fright, he/she might have difficulty remembering his/her memorized speech. IMPROMPTU SPEECH  Impromptu speeches are delivered with little or no time for preparation.  In most instances, you are called to speak at the spur of the moment because you are expected to be knowledgeable about the subject. IMPROMPTU SPEECH Description  Speaking without advanced preparation  Unrehearsed speech  Spoken conversationally IMPROMPTU SPEECH Speaking Situations  In an event where you are asked to say a few words  First day at work or in class, or during an interview Advantages  Spontaneous or natural speaking  More focused and brief Disadvantages  Tendency to be disorganized  Lacks connection with the audience  Nerve-racking for inexperienced speakers and beginners EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH  An extemporaneous speech is a planned and prepared speech.  Unlike memorized or manuscript speeches which are delivered word-for-word, an extemporaneous speech is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline.  Most people who speak in public often prefer the extemporaneous method of delivery.  Although it might look more challenging than the manuscript or memorized speeches, it is more spontaneous and personal. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH Description  Speaking with limited preparation  Guided by notes or outline  Delivered conversationally  Most popular type EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH Speaking Situations  When you are a candidate for a post in a student government and you deliver your campaign speech before a voting public  When you are assigned to report a topic in class Advantages  Helps you look confident  Engages the audience Disadvantages  May not have adequate time to plan, organize, and rehearse