Manuscript The entire speech is written down. The speaker r______ to the audience. Used for very f_______ occasions Used for l________ audiences Advantages: Disadvantages:

Manuscript The entire speech is written down. The speaker reads to the audience. Used for very formal occasions Used for long speeches Advantages: Disadvantages:

memorization The speaker delivers a prepared m______________ speech from memory Used for s_______speeches. Great for award or presentation speeches. Advantages: Disadvantages:

memorization The speaker delivers a prepared manuscript speech fro memory Used for short speeches. Great for award or presentation speeches. Advantages: Disadvantages:

impromptu The speaker delivers the speech with very little p______________ Often used in mass communication, i_____________ situations Advantages Disadvantages

impromptu The speaker delivers the speech with very little preparation Often used in mass communication interview situations Advantages Disadvantages

extemporaneous The speaker uses a prepared o___________ or notes This method is used the most often. Advantages: Disadvantages:

extemporaneous The speaker uses a prepared outline or notes This method is used the most often. Advantages: Disadvantages:

Application Section

The board of education of a school system is inviting all teachers and administrators in the system to a retirement dinner for the superintendent. The assistant superintendent has been asked to give a five to ten minute speech to honor the superintendent. Answer - Manuscript

A member of the local police force has been assigned to give a ten to 15 minute talk on drunk driving to the senior class of the community high school. A question and answer period will follow the talk. Answer - extemporaneous

At the dedication ceremony for a new state office building, a ten-year-old girl has been asked to present a bouquet of flowers to the widow of the governor, after whom the building is named. The girl must address the governor’s wife and explain which children’s group gave the flowers. Answer - memorization

While being carried off the field by members of his jubilant football team moments after they won the state championship, the high school football coach was asked to “say a few words” to the sportscaster from a local television station. Answer - impromptu

The mayor is presenting the “state of the city” address at the city council meeting. About 15 council members will be present. She will update them on the budget and the progress of two projects. Answer - extemporaneous

You have been asked to give a speech at the graduation of Assumption’s class of Your speech will last between 7 – 10 minutes. Answer - manuscript

You are an advertising executive, and you are presenting a new ad campaign for the Tourism Bureau of the City of Louisville. There will be between 10 – 12 Tourism Bureau employees present. Answer - extemporaneous