Speech 101
Method of Delivery
• SPEAKING FROM MANUSCRIPT
• SPEAKING FROM MEMORY
• SPEAKING IMPROMPTU
• SPEAKING EXTEMPORANEOUSLY
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Read speech verbatim
Restricts eye contact and body movement
May limit vocal variety or expressiveness
Can be boring to the audience
Very useful when you must speak with precision
When speaking from a manuscript
• Practice enough that you can still make eye contact
• Try using engaging props
• Be mindful of your tone and rhythm
Speaking from Manuscript
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Formally referred to as oratory
Put the entire speech down in writing then memorize it
This method is now quite uncommon in the U.S.
Often does not feel very natural
Difficult to make genuine eye contact
Danger! No safety net in place in case of memory lapse
Helpful for occasions such as toasts or using quotes
When Speaking from Memory
• Practice A LOT
• Practice conveying enthusiasm and making eye contact
Speaking from Memory
• Speaking on short notice with little time to prepare
• Try to anticipate such situations whenever possible
When you must give an impromptu speech
• Find something to write with and jot down some quick notes
• Take a moment to consider your audience
• Take a deep breath and focus
• Jot down keywords or phrases you want to touch on
• Stay on topic
• Acknowledge statements of earlier speaker if following another speech
• Try to be organized – state your ideas then summarize
Speaking Impromptu
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Somewhere between Impromptu and written/memorized
Most common delivery method
Most conducive to natural speaking delivery
Gives speaker a lot of flexibility
Better eye contact, body movement etc.
May become wordy or repeat yourself
May take longer than expected
• When Speaking Extemporaneously
• Prepare and practice in advance
• Speak from an outline of keywords and phrases
Speaking Extemporaneously
• Phrase Outline uses partial sentences for each point
• Phrases help jog the speakers memory
• The Keyword Outline uses only individual words to indicate each point
• Keyword Outlines permit better eye contact and freedom of body movement
• Include notes in parentheses (thing I don’t want to forget)
• Use a highlighter to draw your eye to important parts of outline
• Use notecards and large print for easy reading during speech
• Write out anything which may be difficult to remember
• Include prompts, e.g. (visual aid here)
• Practice, practice, practice!
Keyword/Phrase Outline
• Introduction
• Greet Audience
• Thesis: making butter is fun!
• Body
• Ingredients
• Directions (jar visual aid)
• Fun for kids
• Conclusion
• Summary
• Thanks! (smile!) 
Keyword/Phrase Outline Example
Your rough draft is due next
Wednesday/Friday!
Homework - outline