Methods of Delivery

Memorized

A manuscript speech that's committed to memory (used in contests; when u don't want notes to interfere with eye contact or delivery)

Adv. and Dis. Of memorized

Allows for polished delivery Includes advantages of manuscript without losing eye contact or affecting deligery ••• Can be over rehearsed and sound unnatural Speaker can forget parts of speech Suffers from all disadvantages of a manuscript

Advantages and Disadvantages of extemporaneous

Allows speaker to adapt to different audiences and situations Changes can be made during the speech Delivery sounds natural Takes less time to prepare than a manuscript Enables speaker to organize ideas easily ••• Eye contact may suffer when looking at notes Handling notes may interfere with gestures and movement

Adv. and Dis. Of manuscript

Assures exact wording Holds to specific time limits Prep time allows for careful language when exact wording is essential ••• Difficult to write language that is intended to be spoken; the speech often sounds awkward delivery may seem affected or stilted Requires experience to prepare Can't be adapted to the audience or situation Lots of time for prep

Manuscript

Delivery from a text in which every word of the speech is written out (used in situations where a speech must be worded carefully or a record of content is necessary)

Extemporaneous

Delivery using notes (used in most speaking situations)

Impromptu

Delivery without prior preparation (used when no prep is possible; in response to spontaneous request)

What are the 4 methods of delivery?

Impromptu Extemporaneous Manuscript Memorized

Advantages & Disadvantages of impromptu

No prior work involved Speaker sounds natural and sincere Speeches are usually brief ••• Requires experience Must have a purpose and be organized immediately with no preparation or planning