TYPES OF SPEECHES

Impromptu, Extemporaneous,
Manuscript, Memory

TYPES OF SPEECHES
On

the Spot Speech

Impromptu

Prepared

Speeches

Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous

IMPROMPTU

Impromptu - the speaker is given no time to

prepare for the speech; he or she is given a
topic and must immediately begin speaking
on it.
This speaking style involves thinking on one's
feet and being able to plan the flow of the
speech as the speaker is giving it.
Source: Boundless. Key Differences between Prepared and Impromptu Speeches. Boundless Communications.
Boundless, 19 Jan. 2015. Retrieved 20 Jan. 2015 from
https://www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/delivering-the-speech12/methods-of-delivery-62/key-differences-between-prepared-and-impromptu-speeches-250-4208/

PREPARED SPEECHES

The most common type of speech is a

prepared speech.
For a prepared speech, the speaker has been
given

the topic in advance,

had time to do background research on it,
and has practiced delivering the speech.

preparation does not necessarily mean

memorizing every word.

Source: Boundless. Key Differences between Prepared and Impromptu Speeches. Boundless Communications. Boundless, 19 Jan.
2015. Retrieved 20 Jan. 2015 from https://www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communicationstextbook/delivering-the-speech-12/methods-of-delivery-62/key-differences-between-prepared-and-impromptu-speeches-2504208/

PREPARED SPEECHES

Extemporaneous - An extemporaneous speech is

often delivered with the aid of note cards to help
the speaker remember key points and content order.
Memorized - recited from memory without the aid
of scripts or cue cards
Manuscript - the entire speech written out for
reference. The speaker reads the speech verbatim
from a prepared written text containing the entire
speech. An example of this type of speech would be
a presidential address or a commencement address.
Source: Boundless. Key Differences between Prepared and Impromptu Speeches. Boundless Communications. Boundless, 19 Jan. 2015. Retrieved 20 Jan. 2015 from
https://www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/delivering-the-speech-12/methods-of-delivery-62/key-differences-betweenprepared-and-impromptu-speeches-250-4208/

Speakers delivering an extemporaneous

speech prepare well by having an outline to
practice in advance, giving full attention to
all the facets of the speechcontent,
arrangement, and delivery.

HOW DO YOU EXTEMPORIZE?

Use a keyword outline.

Arrangement & delivery refers to

presentation cues such as: pause,
transition, or talk slowly.

Because a keyword outline uses only limited

words, it helps you speak extemporaneously
because you arent tied to specific wording.

SAMPLE OUTLINE
Below is an example of a keyword outline.
Topic: Reality TV is harmful to society
Main Point One: Violence
Constant fighting

a)
a)

Sub-Point Two: Happy Violence syndrome

b)
a)

House wives, Bad Girls Club

a) John Gerbner: see violencepractice it
Gerbner: problems solved by violence think its okay

Main Point Two: Negative influence to young

audiences
)Young

women

The University of Southern Mississippi Speaking Center www.usm.edu/speakingcenter

WHAT WILL MY SPEECH BE

BASED ON?

Using your current event article, develop

your speech