Types of Speeches
Summary
TLDRThis video delves into the art of oral communication, highlighting the importance of mastering both listening and speaking skills. It categorizes speeches into three types by purpose—expository, persuasive, and entertainment—and four by delivery method: manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu. Each type's unique advantages and disadvantages are discussed, guiding speakers on how to choose the right speech style for various scenarios. The video also touches on the impact of technology on modern oral communication, extending beyond face-to-face interactions to digital platforms.
Takeaways
- 🗣️ Oral communication is an interactive exchange of ideas requiring mastery of both listening and speaking skills.
- 📚 There are three types of speeches by purpose: expository (informative), persuasive, and entertainment speeches.
- 📈 Expository speeches aim to educate, using methods like definition, description, and demonstration.
- ✅ Persuasive speeches are designed to convince and inspire change in beliefs, values, or attitudes.
- 🎉 Entertainment speeches are meant to provide amusement or celebrate occasions, like wedding toasts.
- 📜 There are four types of speeches by delivery: manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu.
- 📝 Manuscript speeches are read from a prepared text, ensuring refined and polished language.
- 🧠 Memorized speeches require the speaker to recite the speech without notes, allowing for maximum audience contact.
- 📑 Extemporaneous speeches are delivered with prepared notes, allowing for a conversational tone while staying on track.
- 💡 Impromptu speeches are given with little or no preparation, relying on the speaker's quick thinking and knowledge.
- 🌐 In the 21st century, oral communication has evolved with technology, expanding beyond face-to-face interactions to digital platforms.
Q & A
What is the primary goal of oral communication?
-The primary goal of oral communication is the functional exchange of ideas and thoughts that aims to be interactive.
What are the two key skills required for effective oral communication?
-The two key skills required for effective oral communication are mastery of both listening and speaking skills.
How many types of speeches are there according to purpose, and what are they?
-There are three types of speeches according to purpose: expository or informative, persuasive, and entertainment.
What is the purpose of an expository speech?
-The purpose of an expository speech is to educate an audience by explaining or describing facts and truths.
Which methods are commonly used in expository speeches?
-Common methods used in expository speeches include definition, description, comparison and contrast, narration, and demonstration.
What is the main objective of a persuasive speech?
-The main objective of a persuasive speech is to convince and encourage listeners to reinforce change or adapt beliefs, values, or attitudes based on presented propositions.
What are the four types of speeches according to delivery?
-The four types of speeches according to delivery are manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu.
What is the advantage of delivering a manuscript speech?
-The advantage of delivering a manuscript speech is that it guarantees refined, polished, and stylized language, done with preparation, and facilitates word-for-word reading for phrases embellished with stylistic elements.
What are the potential limitations of a memorized speech?
-Potential limitations of a memorized speech include added anxiety of forgetting what to say, sounding unnatural or lacking in spontaneity, and the time it takes to prepare.
How does an extemporaneous speech differ from a manuscript or memorized speech?
-An extemporaneous speech is delivered with prepared notes and can have a preparation time from a few minutes to half an hour. It allows the speaker to appear to be speaking conversationally while still having access to brief notes for guidance.
What is the main strength of an impromptu speech?
-The main strength of an impromptu speech is that it allows for direct contact with the audience and sounds genuine because of its informality.
How has technology impacted oral communication in the 21st century?
-In the 21st century, the development of oral communication is anchored on different technological advancements, and it is no longer limited to real-life encounters as people now communicate through gadgets, social media, and other online platforms.
Outlines
🗣️ Oral Communication and Speech Types
This paragraph introduces the concept of oral communication as an interactive exchange of ideas requiring both listening and speaking skills. It emphasizes the importance of speaking skills and delves into the different types of speeches based on purpose and delivery. The paragraph outlines three types of speeches by purpose: expository (informative), persuasive, and entertainment speeches. Expository speeches aim to educate, persuasive speeches seek to influence beliefs and actions, and entertainment speeches are designed to amuse or celebrate. Additionally, it describes four types of speeches by delivery: manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu. Each delivery method has its strengths and limitations, such as the formality and control of manuscript speeches versus the spontaneity and direct audience contact of impromptu speeches.
🌐 The Evolution of Oral Communication in the 21st Century
The second paragraph discusses the impact of technology on oral communication in the modern era. It highlights that oral communication has expanded beyond face-to-face interactions to include digital platforms like social media and other online tools. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking the video, following on social media, and subscribing to the channel for more content. It also invites viewers to suggest topics for future videos by commenting, emphasizing viewer interaction and the channel's commitment to providing relevant and engaging content.
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Keywords
💡Oral Communication
💡Expository Speech
💡Persuasive Speech
💡Entertainment Speech
💡Manuscript Speech
💡Memorized Speech
💡Extemporaneous Speech
💡Impromptu Speech
💡Interactive
💡Technological Advancements
Highlights
Oral communication is an interactive exchange of ideas requiring mastery of listening and speaking skills.
This video focuses on speaking skills, specifically different types of speeches based on purpose and delivery.
There are three types of speeches according to purpose: expository, persuasive, and entertainment.
Expository speeches aim to educate, using methods like definition, description, and narration.
Persuasive speeches are designed to convince and encourage listeners to change beliefs or attitudes.
Entertainment speeches are meant to provide fun, laughter, or invite listeners to join in celebrations.
There are four types of speeches according to delivery: manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu.
Manuscript speeches are formal and controlled, with the speaker reading word-for-word from a document.
Memorized speeches allow for maximum eye contact and gestures but can increase anxiety.
Extemporaneous speeches use prepared notes, allowing for a conversational tone and audience connection.
Impromptu speeches have little or no preparation and rely on the speaker's ability to think on their feet.
Manuscript speeches are important for preserving the exact wording of the content.
Memorized speeches are challenging but can sound natural and spontaneous if done well.
Extemporaneous speeches require practice but allow for a more spontaneous and connected delivery.
Impromptu speeches can be genuine and engaging but may lack organization if not well-prepared.
In the 21st century, oral communication has expanded beyond real-life encounters to include online platforms.
The video encourages viewers to like, follow, and subscribe for more content and to suggest topics for future videos.
Transcripts
oral communication is the functional
exchange of ideas and thoughts that aims
to be interactive it requires the
Mastery of both listening and speaking
skills in this video we will focus on
this second set of skills needed in
communicating orally namely speaking
skills specifically we are going to talk
about the different types of speeches
one can make according to purpose and to
delivery there are at least three types
of speeches according to purpose and
four types according to delivery each
type has unique advantages and
disadvantages as such the speaker should
understand when they should be used in
order to fit the type of scenario they
are being called to speak
at the three types of speeches according
to purpose expository or
informative expository speech is meant
to educate an audience it is used to
explain or describe facts and truths it
uses methods such as definition
description comparison and contrast
narration and demonstration examples of
expository speeches are classroom
lectures speeches of tribute and keynote
addresses
persuasive this type of speech is
designed to convince and encourage
listeners to reinforce change or adapt
beliefs values or attitudes based on
presented propositions the most
effective methods used in persuasive
speeches are problem solution CZ and
effect comparative advantages reason
giving and motivated sequence examples
of this type of of speech are political
campaigns public debates and product
launching
stories
entertainment entertainment speech is
delivered to provide fun and laughter or
invite listeners to join in any
celebration examples of entertainment
speeches are wedding toasts roasts and
after dinner
speeches the four types of speeches
according to delivery reading from a
manuscript this type of speech has the
most formal type of delivery it is also
the most effective as the speaker has
control over how the speech is worded
manuscript speech delivery focuses on a
speaker who recites a speech word for
word off of a written document it is
therefore a Verbatim replication of what
is written down this type of delivery is
important when what needs to be
discussed has to be preserved in its
entirety strengths guarantees refined
polished and stylized language done with
preparation facilitates word forword
reading for phrases embellished with
stylistic elements
limitations takes time to prepare
delimits the spontaneity and
conversational dynamics that effective
speakers want to achieve creates
artificiality of getting to the point if
not read
well memorized speech memorized speech
is the most challenging to get through
it is best when accepting Awards making
announcements or for presenting the same
idea several times such as in the case
of teachers and
preachers strengths allows maximum my
contact with the audience allows
gestures and free movement for the
speaker limitations adds to anxiety of
forgetting what to say sounds unnatural
or lacking in spontaneity lesson ability
to make on the spot
abbs extemporaneous speech
extemporaneous speeches are delivered
with prepared notes and can have a
preparation time from a few minutes to
half an hour this method is used when a
person wants to appear to be speaking
conversationally to Their audience
however the speaker should have
carefully practiced and memorized their
speech before delivering it during the
speech they will have access to brief
notes that they can reference as prompts
this keeps them on Target and allows
them to maintain eye contact with the
crowd Eng gauge understanding strengths
enables the speaker to speak in a more
conversational tone by letting the notes
guide them but not dictate every word
they say allows the speakers to make
more ey contact and connect more with
the audience
limitations speakers may forget what
else was planned to say or find a card
to be out of order requires large amount
of time and
practice impromptu speech impromptu
speech is delivered with little or no
preparation usually about a topic that
the speaker knows well it is thinking on
one's feet or speaking off the cuff
since it is usually presented with no
guide notes or outline and with only a
little time for
Preparation strengths allows maintain
Direct by contact with audience sounds
genuine because of its informality
limitations May likely leave out
important information if preparation is
Hasty might lack logical organization
due to minimal
preparation to recap World communication
is the functional exchange of ideas and
thoughts that aims to be
interactive there are three types of
speeches according to purpose namely
expository or informative persuasive and
entertainment while there four types
according to delivery manuscript
memorized extemporaneous and
impromptu in the 21st century the
development of oral communication is
anchored on different technological
advancements today oral communication is
no longer limited to real life
encounters as people now communicate
through gadgets social media and other
online
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