Topic 2: Types of Speech
Before we start, let's watch a video about what is "Good Presentation vs. Bad Presentation"
The speaker's voice
When speaking in front of an audience one must learn how to control their voice. Basically, speak in a way so that the audience may feel comfortable, understand you, and “feel” the main points of your speech.
To give a good presentation you should work on these aspects of your voice: Volume, tone, pauses, pronunciation, fluency.
Nonverbal Communication
-Posture-Facial expressions, gestures (Try to smile)-Personal Appearance (Dress for the occassion) -Eye Contact (Connect with your audience) All affect the way listeners respond to a speaker.
Types of speech
-Narrative Speech-Informative Speech -Persuasive Speech -Argumentative Speech -Special Occasion Speech
Narrative Speech
A narrative speech is used to tell a story, often one that is based on personal experience. Speakers often use anecdotes to relate their experiences and engage the listener.These speeches have a beginning, middle and an ending. For example, you could talk about an embarrasing experience, or something that change your life entirely.
Informative Speech
An informative speech is one where the speaker intends to educate their audience on a specific topic. The goal of this speech is to take complex subject matter and present information that allows the audience to better understand the topic. In other words, the speaker provides knowledge that is especially useful or interesting. For example, the evolution of computers, or rise of social media.
Persuasive Speech
Persuasive speaking seeks to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, or behaviors of audience members. In order to persuade, a speaker has to construct arguments that appeal to audience members and accept his/her point of view. Arguments form around three components: claim, evidence, and warrant. For example, voting, organ donation, recycling, and so on.
Argumentative Speech
Everyone has an opinion. One way to express your opinion and get others to agree with it is to present an argumentative speech. In this kind of presentation, the speaker takes a stand on an issue and provides information demonstrating why his/her position is better than the opposing one.
Special Occassion Speech
These kind of speeches are sometimes given to commemorate or to celebrate an achievement. A special occasion speech is short and straight to the point, possibly lasting for ten minutes or less. A mood is often set through these speeches, enough to change everyone’s spirit. Some special occasion speech examples include a toast, and an award speech.
Let´s talk about Delivery Methods!
Delivery Methods
1. Impromptu Delivery. 2. Extemporaneous Delivery. 3. Manuscript Delivery. 4. Memorized Delivery.
Impromptu Delivery
Impromptu speaking is the presentation of a short message without advance preparation. Impromptu speeches often occur when someone is asked to “say a few words” or give a toast on a special occasion. You have probably done impromptu speaking many times in informal, conversational settings. Self-introductions for the class, or by answering random questions.
The advantage of this kind of speaking is that it’s spontaneous and responsive in an animated group context. The disadvantage is that the speaker is given little or no time to contemplate the central theme of his or her message. As a result, the message may be disorganized and difficult for listeners to follow.
Extemporaneous Delivery
This is the most common type of delivery in in presentations. The speaker takes all of this well-organized information and places it into outline form with the main points of the presentation.By using notes, the speaker can establish and maintain eye contact with the audience and assess how well they are understanding the speech as it progresses.
Speaking extemporaneously has some advantages: The audience is likely to pay attention to the message because it is engaging both verbally and nonverbally. The disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking is that it requires preparation for both the verbal and the nonverbal components of the speech.
Manuscript Delivery
This is the type of delivery used primarily by formal speakers, politicians, business executives, etc. when they prepare their speeches well in advance. Manuscript delivery takes all of that research, organization, and outlining work. The speaker reads the speech off of the paper.
The disadvantage is that the presentation tends to be dull. Keeping one’s eyes glued to the script avoids eye contact with the audience. For this kind of “straight” manuscript speech it is hard to hold audience attention.
Memorized Delivery
In this type of delivery method, the speaker writes the speech out, and then memorizes the manuscript so he/she has no notes, no manuscript, no “help” up there in front of the audience. The advantage to memorization is that it enables the speaker to maintain eye contact with the audience throughout the speech.
The disadvantage is that due to nervousness you could forget about the content of your speech completely, which, in conclusion will be a disastrous presentation. This method is only used by very skillful public speakers, not for beginners.
Thank you!
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Topic 2: Types of Speech
Before we start, let's watch a video about what is "Good Presentation vs. Bad Presentation"
The speaker's voice
When speaking in front of an audience one must learn how to control their voice. Basically, speak in a way so that the audience may feel comfortable, understand you, and “feel” the main points of your speech.
To give a good presentation you should work on these aspects of your voice: Volume, tone, pauses, pronunciation, fluency.
Nonverbal Communication
-Posture-Facial expressions, gestures (Try to smile)-Personal Appearance (Dress for the occassion) -Eye Contact (Connect with your audience) All affect the way listeners respond to a speaker.
Types of speech
-Narrative Speech-Informative Speech -Persuasive Speech -Argumentative Speech -Special Occasion Speech
Narrative Speech
A narrative speech is used to tell a story, often one that is based on personal experience. Speakers often use anecdotes to relate their experiences and engage the listener.These speeches have a beginning, middle and an ending. For example, you could talk about an embarrasing experience, or something that change your life entirely.
Informative Speech
An informative speech is one where the speaker intends to educate their audience on a specific topic. The goal of this speech is to take complex subject matter and present information that allows the audience to better understand the topic. In other words, the speaker provides knowledge that is especially useful or interesting. For example, the evolution of computers, or rise of social media.
Persuasive Speech
Persuasive speaking seeks to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, or behaviors of audience members. In order to persuade, a speaker has to construct arguments that appeal to audience members and accept his/her point of view. Arguments form around three components: claim, evidence, and warrant. For example, voting, organ donation, recycling, and so on.
Argumentative Speech
Everyone has an opinion. One way to express your opinion and get others to agree with it is to present an argumentative speech. In this kind of presentation, the speaker takes a stand on an issue and provides information demonstrating why his/her position is better than the opposing one.
Special Occassion Speech
These kind of speeches are sometimes given to commemorate or to celebrate an achievement. A special occasion speech is short and straight to the point, possibly lasting for ten minutes or less. A mood is often set through these speeches, enough to change everyone’s spirit. Some special occasion speech examples include a toast, and an award speech.
Let´s talk about Delivery Methods!
Delivery Methods
1. Impromptu Delivery. 2. Extemporaneous Delivery. 3. Manuscript Delivery. 4. Memorized Delivery.
Impromptu Delivery
Impromptu speaking is the presentation of a short message without advance preparation. Impromptu speeches often occur when someone is asked to “say a few words” or give a toast on a special occasion. You have probably done impromptu speaking many times in informal, conversational settings. Self-introductions for the class, or by answering random questions.
The advantage of this kind of speaking is that it’s spontaneous and responsive in an animated group context. The disadvantage is that the speaker is given little or no time to contemplate the central theme of his or her message. As a result, the message may be disorganized and difficult for listeners to follow.
Extemporaneous Delivery
This is the most common type of delivery in in presentations. The speaker takes all of this well-organized information and places it into outline form with the main points of the presentation.By using notes, the speaker can establish and maintain eye contact with the audience and assess how well they are understanding the speech as it progresses.
Speaking extemporaneously has some advantages: The audience is likely to pay attention to the message because it is engaging both verbally and nonverbally. The disadvantage of extemporaneous speaking is that it requires preparation for both the verbal and the nonverbal components of the speech.
Manuscript Delivery
This is the type of delivery used primarily by formal speakers, politicians, business executives, etc. when they prepare their speeches well in advance. Manuscript delivery takes all of that research, organization, and outlining work. The speaker reads the speech off of the paper.
The disadvantage is that the presentation tends to be dull. Keeping one’s eyes glued to the script avoids eye contact with the audience. For this kind of “straight” manuscript speech it is hard to hold audience attention.
Memorized Delivery
In this type of delivery method, the speaker writes the speech out, and then memorizes the manuscript so he/she has no notes, no manuscript, no “help” up there in front of the audience. The advantage to memorization is that it enables the speaker to maintain eye contact with the audience throughout the speech.
The disadvantage is that due to nervousness you could forget about the content of your speech completely, which, in conclusion will be a disastrous presentation. This method is only used by very skillful public speakers, not for beginners.
Thank you!