Kinds Of Speeches!

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I trust we're all doing fantastic today.

Today, I'd love to share with you the different types of speeches used in public speaking and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. Let's dive in!

There are four main types of speeches:

1. Impromptu Speeches: These are unplanned speeches given on the spot without any prior preparation.

• Pros:
  • Improve critical thinking: Thinking and delivering a talk on the spot hones critical thinking and communication skills.
  • Boost confidence: Delivering an impromptu speech proves to yourself and others that you can think clearly under pressure.
• Cons:
  • Lack of clarity: Without preparation, the speech might lack structure and clarity, making it difficult for the audience to follow.
  • Anxiety and fillers: The pressure to come up with compelling content on the spot can lead to stage fright, stumbling over words, and using fillers like "um" and "uh."

1. Memorized Speeches: This involves mastering your speech by heart and speaking without relying on a script.

• Pros:
  • Polished delivery: Mastering the speech allows for a smooth and polished presentation with a focus on connecting with the audience through body language and eye contact.
  • Confidence boost: A confident speaker is impactful because the audience connects better. Memorizing your speech can boost your confidence.
  • Accuracy for key points: Memorization helps ensure you deliver crucial information or statistics accurately.
• Cons:
  • Robotic delivery: If not well-practiced, the speech can sound robotic and lack natural flow.
  • Anxiety and forgetting: Forgetting a section can lead to increased stage fright.
  • Limited adaptability: There's no room for adapting to audience reactions or questions because every word is planned.

1. Extemporaneous Speeches: These speeches balance impromptu and memorized styles. Speakers use an outline of key points as a guide while explaining them in their own words.

• Pros:
  • Natural and engaging: Extemporaneous speeches feel more natural and engaging for the audience, increasing the impact.
  • Flexibility and adaptability: Outlines help speakers remember key points while allowing for flexibility to adapt to the audience or situation.
• Cons:
  • Preparation time: Researching, outlining, and maintaining coherence requires significant preparation time.
  • Losing focus: Without a script, speakers might get sidetracked and lose their train of thought.

1. Manuscript Speeches: Speakers read their entire presentation word-for-word from a document in these speeches.

• Pros:
  • Accuracy: Points are delivered exactly as planned.
  • Reduced anxiety: Reading the script can reduce stage fright.
  • Precise information: Statistics and other vital information can be delivered accurately.
• Cons:
  • Disengagement: Reading the entire time can lead to a flat delivery and disengaged audience.
  • Limited eye contact: Reading limits eye contact, hindering connection with the audience.
  • Lack of adaptability: There's limited room to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Monotone delivery: Reading the entire speech can lead to a monotone voice, reducing the impact.

I practice memorized speeches and strive to be well-versed in my material to allow for some adaptability. I enjoy this method because it commands the respect of the audience and leaves a lasting impression.

Which type of speech is your favorite?

Let me know in the comments below!

Cheers, ✌️