Public Speaking

Summary

This script delves into the art of public speaking, emphasizing its historical significance and societal impact. It outlines the nature of public speaking, highlighting the roles of speaker and audience, formality, and the need for audience analysis. The script categorizes speeches into informative, entertaining, and persuasive, each with distinct goals. It also discusses four presentational methods: impromptu, memorized, manuscript, and extemporaneous, advising on choosing a topic of passion for effective speech preparation.

Takeaways

• 🎤 Public speaking is an inevitable part of life, with various purposes such as validation, campaigning, and education.
• 🗣️ Public Communication is defined by a single speaker addressing a formal, uninterrupted discourse to a sizable audience.
• 👥 The nature of public speaking includes constant role ability, high formality, adherence to norms, audience diversity, and non-verbal feedback.
• 📚 There are three main types of speeches: informative, to enhance knowledge; entertaining, to provide enjoyment; and persuasive, to influence beliefs or actions.
• 🎯 The purpose of a speech should be clearly defined before preparing it, guiding the content and delivery method.
• 🗣️ Presentational methods include impromptu, memorized, manuscript, and extemporaneous speeches, each suited to different occasions and objectives.
• 🚫 Impromptu speeches are challenging due to the lack of preparation time and reliance on personal knowledge and language skills.
• 📝 Memorized speeches require the speaker to commit the speech to memory, which can detract from the act of communication.
• 📜 Manuscript speeches are formal and precise, often used for important events where every word matters.
• 💬 Extemporaneous speeches are recommended for their balance of preparation and natural delivery, allowing for research and rehearsal without memorization.
• 🔥 Choosing a topic that you are passionate about can make speech preparation and delivery more engaging and successful.

Q & A

What are some common instances where public speaking is necessary?

Public speaking is necessary in various instances such as validatory addresses, campaign speeches, happy birthday messages, opening prayers, thesis defenses, and required communication classes.

How does public speaking contribute to society?

Public speaking contributes to society by keeping communities together, molding collective histories, and staining community stories and memories.

What are the key characteristics of public communication?

The key characteristics of public communication include constant role ability, high degree of formality, adherence to certain norms, high possibility of audience diversity, and immediate but usually non-verbal feedback.

What is the primary purpose of an informative speech?

The primary purpose of an informative speech is to enhance the knowledge or understanding of the audience or teach them something new.

What is the main goal of an entertaining speech?

The main goal of an entertaining speech is to provide interest and enjoyment for the listeners, without necessarily adding new knowledge or arguments.

What are the three types of persuasive speeches mentioned in the script?

The three types of persuasive speeches are: 1) speeches to convince or argue, 2) speeches to impress or stimulate, and 3) speeches to actuate.

What is an impromptu speech and when might one encounter it?

An impromptu speech is an unplanned, on-the-spot speech where the speaker relies on stock knowledge, personal experiences, and language command. One might encounter it in ambush interviews, surprise class recitations, or if a group member fails to prepare for a report.

How does a manuscript speech differ from a memorized speech?

A manuscript speech differs from a memorized speech in that the speaker writes the speech beforehand but reads from a script during delivery, rather than committing it to memory.

Why is the extemporaneous speech considered the most recommended type of speech?

The extemporaneous speech is considered the most recommended because it allows speakers to prepare and rehearse their speech, making it rich in content, while still sounding natural and conversational as it is not memorized.

What is the first challenge in speech preparation that the script suggests to overcome?

The first challenge in speech preparation is to determine the topic or general purpose of the speech. Choosing a topic that the speaker is passionate about and interested in is suggested to make this process easier.

Outlines

00:00

🗣️ Public Speaking Essentials

This paragraph introduces the inevitability of public speaking engagements in various aspects of life, such as validationary addresses, campaign speeches, and thesis defenses. It defines public communication as a formal discourse by a single speaker aimed at informing, persuading, or entertaining a sizable audience. Key characteristics of public speaking are highlighted: constant role ability, high formality, adherence to norms, audience diversity, and non-verbal immediate feedback. The paragraph also outlines the types of speeches based on purpose: informative (to enhance knowledge), entertaining (to provide enjoyment), and persuasive (to change beliefs, reinforce attitudes, or persuade action). Lastly, it touches on the selection of presentational methods for speeches, including impromptu, memorized, manuscript, and extemporaneous speeches.

05:01

🎓 Overcoming Speech Preparation Challenges

The second paragraph focuses on the challenges of speech preparation, emphasizing the importance of choosing a topic that the speaker is passionate about to make the process easier. It suggests that overcoming the initial hurdle of deciding on a topic is crucial for successful speech preparation. The paragraph concludes with encouragement to enjoy the process of speech preparation, highlighting the creative and engaging nature of crafting a compelling public address.

Keywords

💡Public Speaking

Public speaking refers to the act of addressing an audience in a formal setting, with the intent to inform, persuade, or entertain. In the video, public speaking is presented as an inevitable part of life, with examples ranging from campaign speeches to thesis defenses. It is emphasized as a skill that has been crucial in keeping societies together and shaping collective histories.

💡Validatory

Validatory is a term that implies the act of validating or confirming something. In the context of the video, it seems to be used to describe the types of speeches that validate or affirm a point of view or a course of action. This concept is important as it ties into the persuasive nature of some speeches mentioned in the script.

💡Informative Speech

An informative speech is a type of public speaking aimed at enhancing the audience's knowledge or understanding on a particular topic. The video script uses this term to categorize one of the purposes of public speaking, where the speaker's goal is to teach or enlighten the audience, as opposed to merely entertaining them.

💡Entertaining Speech

Entertaining speech is designed to amuse or engage the audience, providing enjoyment without necessarily imparting new knowledge or making arguments. The video script highlights this type of speech for those who aim to evoke emotional responses, such as laughter or tears, from their listeners.

💡Persuasive Speech

A persuasive speech is intended to convince the audience to adopt a certain belief, attitude, or course of action. The video explains that there are three kinds of persuasive speeches: to convince, to impress, and to actuate. This concept is central to the video's discussion on the different objectives of public speaking.

💡Impromptu Speech

An impromptu speech is one that is given with little or no preparation, often in response to an unexpected request or situation. The video script describes it as the most dreaded type of speech due to the lack of preparation time, requiring speakers to rely on their stock knowledge and language skills.

💡Memorized Speech

A memorized speech involves the speaker committing the speech verbatim to memory. The video script points out that while this method can be effective for those with good memorization skills, it may lead to a focus on recitation over actual communication with the audience.

💡Manuscript Speech

A manuscript speech is one where the speaker has written out the speech in full but reads it during delivery. The video script suggests this method is used for formal occasions requiring precise wording, often for speeches of high importance where accuracy is critical.

💡Extemporaneous Speech

Extemporaneous speech is a method where the speaker prepares and rehearses a speech without writing it out or memorizing it. The video script recommends this approach as it allows for a rich, well-researched speech that still sounds natural and conversational, as it is not delivered from memory.

💡Audience Analysis

Audience analysis is the process of understanding the audience's characteristics, needs, and expectations. The video script emphasizes the necessity of audience analysis and adaptation due to the high possibility of audience diversity, which is crucial for tailoring the speech to the listeners effectively.

💡Presentational Method

Presentational method refers to the approach or style a speaker uses to deliver their speech. The video script outlines four methods: impromptu, memorized, manuscript, and extemporaneous, each with its own advantages and challenges, and suitable for different types of speaking occasions.

Highlights

Public speaking is an inevitable part of life, with various purposes like validation, campaigns, and education.

Public speaking has been a key element in societal cohesion and collective history for centuries.

Public Communication is defined by a single speaker addressing a large audience in a formal manner.

There is a constant role ability in public speaking, with the speaker maintaining their role throughout.

High formality is a characteristic of public speaking due to the distance between speaker and audience.

Norms of language use and decorum are essential in formal public speaking events.

Audience diversity is common, necessitating audience analysis and adaptation in public speaking.

Immediate feedback in public speaking is usually non-verbal.

The purpose of an informative speech is to enhance knowledge or understanding.

Entertaining speeches aim to provide enjoyment without the need for added knowledge or arguments.

Persuasive speeches aim to change beliefs, reinforce existing attitudes, or persuade action.

Presentational methods include impromptu, memorized, manuscript, and extemporaneous speeches.

Impromptu speeches rely on stock knowledge and language command due to the lack of preparation time.

Memorized speeches are for those good at memorization but can detract from the communication act.

Manuscript speeches are formal and precise, often used for important events where wording is critical.

Extemporaneous speeches are recommended for their natural and conversational delivery while being well-prepared.

Choosing a topic you are passionate about is key to overcoming the challenge of speech preparation.

Transcripts

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hello M check M check M check

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we can never run away from public

speaking engagements a validatory

address campaign speech happy birthday

message opening prayers your thesis

defense and of course this required Comm

3

class we just have to accept it life

will never run out of reasons to make a

stand in front of an audience and say

something public speaking has been

around for centuries keeping societies

together molding Collective histories

and staining Community stories and

memories Public Communication involves a

single speaker who in a relatively

formal tone and manner presents a

continuous uninterrupted informative

persuasive or entertaining discourse of

a supposedly general interest to a

sizable amount of other

persons in order to understand it better

let's talk about the nature of public

speaking number one there is constant

role ability in Public Communication all

throughout the presentation the speaker

remains as the speaker and the listeners

as

listeners number two there is a high

degree of formality due to the

considerable physical and psychological

distance between the speaker and the

audience number three as a relatively

more formal event there are certain

Norms that we have to follow in terms of

language use and

decorum number four the possibility of

audience diversity is high for this

reason audience analysis and adaptation

is

necessary and number five though there

is immediate feedback from the audience

it is usually non-verbal in

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nature in delivering a speech the first

thing that you have to do is to

determine the end or general purpose of

the speech we have to start with a good

reason to speak up here are the types of

speeches categorized based on their

purpose

the first one is informative speech the

main goal of this speech is to enhance

the knowledge or understanding of the

audience or teach the listeners

something new what is the point of

speaking about something that everybody

knows about already this speech should

be rich and value

adding next is the entertaining speech

if you like making people laugh or

making people cry this speech is for you

the main goal of the speech is to

provide interest and enjoyment for your

listeners no added knowledge needed no

arguments necessary you just have to

give them a good time and finally the

persuasive speech there are three kinds

of persuasive speeches one speech to

convince or argue changing or modifying

the belief of your

listeners two speech to impress or

stimulate reinforcing already existing

beliefs and

attitudes and three speech to actuate

persuading your listeners to do

something after the

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speech after knowing the purpose it's

time to determine the right

presentational method for your speech

this depends on the occasion in your

speech

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objective the following are four

presentational methods that you may use

first an impromptu speech it is the most

dreaded type of speech since it's an on

thepot speech and because there is no

preparation time speakers rely on stock

knowledge personal experiences and of

course the command of the language you

will usually encounter an impromptu

speech and Ambush interviews surprise

class recitations and if your groupmate

suddenly ditches you in the day of your

report second the memorized speech this

entails a speaker writing the speech

word for word and committing it to

memory this works well for people who

were good at memorizing the downside of

this method is that speakers are usually

more concerned with Rec calling what was

memorized and not on the communication

act itself third the manuscript or red

speech like the memorized speech this

method requires the speakers to write

the speech beforehand but instead of

memorizing it the speaker reads from a

script this is generally used for

speeches that require formality and

perfect wording this is also preferred

for events that are so important you

cannot miss out on anything and finally

the extemporaneous speech they say this

is the most recommended of all types of

speeches speakers are allowed to prepare

for the speech but they are discouraged

to write it and memorize it this makes

the speech Rich because you're able to

research and rehearse it but still sound

natural and conversational because you

are not recalling it from

memory but before you step in the

classroom and stand in front of your

audience to deliver your speech you have

to overcome the first challenge in the

speech preparation as an assignment I

need you to think of a speech stopping

It's usually the hardest part but once

you're sure of what you want to talk

about it will be a lot easier from there

I suggest that you choose something that

you're passionate about and very

interested in that's it for now have fun

in your speech preparation thank you

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