TOPIC/LESSON NAME: Types of Speeches and becomes easy understanding.
So, the main
Speech Style advantages of speech are understandable.
2. Time-saving: Direct speech between the speaker
CONTENT STANDARD: The learner recognizes and the listener saves time to communicate
that communicative competence requires information.
understanding of speech context, speech style, speech 3. Good relation: Speech can help to develop the
relation between the speaker and the audience. It is
act and communicative strategy.
possible to establish a friendly relation among the
parties concern through direct speech.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD: The learner
4. Cost-saving: Direct speech saves money because it
demonstrates effective use of communicative strategy does not require any device or writing instruments
in a variety of speech situations. like a pen, paper, computer, telephone, etc.
5. Suitability: It is very suitable to communicate with
LEARNING COMPETENCIES: Distinguishes types both illiterate and literate people. But written
of speeches and speech styles. communication is suitable only for literate people.
6. Quick means: Speech is a quick mean of
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: After going communication. Many formalities are to be needed
through this module, the learners are expected to: for written or other communications. But it does
not take any formality.
1. Distinguish the types of speeches according to 7. Direct feedback: There is quick and direct
purpose and delivery; feedback of oral communication because the
2. Determine the types of speeches used in audience can interact directly to the speaker.
different real-life situations; 8. Mass communication: Direct speech is suitable for
3. Distinguish the types of speech style; mass communication. The speaker can
4. Identify the social situations in which each communicate with many people at a time through
speech style is appropriate to use; and speech.
5. Observe the appropriate language forms in
using a particular speech style.
There are some limitations and disadvantages of
speech. These limitations are stated below:
In the word puzzle below are seven words that refer to
1. Inaccuracy: The main disadvantages of speech or
jobs which commonly require to deliver speeches. Try
inaccuracy. If the speaker fails to understand the
to look for them as fast as you can to lead you to the need of the audience, speech becomes worthless.
types of speeches. 2. Complexity: This form of communication
increases the complexity in the communication
channel. If the number of audiences is large, it is
difficult to understand the meaning of the speech.
3. Delay: It is a lengthy process to take decision
making because it takes more times for personal
discussions to each other. If the audiences do not
understand the meaning of the speech it takes more
time to take a final decision.
4. Irrelevancy: Sometimes the speaker delivers an
irrelevant speech which makes the audience
displeasure or disgust.
5. No record: Usually no records are kept in this form
of communication. So speech cannot be sued as
legal document unless it is taped.
6. Lack of secrecy: In this form of communication,
the important and secret information may be
Advantages of Speech disclosed.
7. Conflict: Speech cannot be kept in mind for long.
So it can create many conflicts among the parties
There are some advantages of good speech. They are concerned.
given below: 8. Expensive: Sometimes the organization pays the
T.A. And D. A. To the audiences. So it is also
1. Easy to understand: If the speaker delivers his or expensive.
her speech on the basis of the audience level, it
Types of Speech According to Purpose
1. Informative or Expository Speech – is Example:
mainly performed for the purpose of educating A doctor’s response to the question of
the audience on new or relevant piece of a patient.
information on a particular topic.
Example: Speech Style
Lecture of a teacher
The way we communicate varies depending on a lot of
2. Persuasive Speech – is given solely for the factors such as the speech context, speech purpose, and
purpose of convincing the audience to agree speech delivery. The form of language that the speaker
with the speaker’s opinion on a particular uses which is characterized by the degree of formality
topic. is known as speech style (Martin Joos, 1976:156).
Example: Types of Speech Style
Speech of a lawyer.
1. Intimate
is used for very close relationships.
3. Entertainment Speech – aims to share
laughter and enjoyment to the audience
Example: Couple
through witty and humorous lines.
Note: Language used in this style may
Example:
not be shared in public.
Speech of a comedian.
Types of Speech According to Delivery 2. Casual
is an informal communication
1. Manuscript Speech – is the word-for-word between groups and peers who have
iteration of a written message using visual something to share and have shared
aids. background information but do not
have close relations.
Example:
News anchor with a teleprompter. Example: Classmate
2. Memorized Speech – is the rote recitation of Note: Jargon, slang, and vernacular
a written message that the speaker has language are used.
committed to memory
3. Consultative
Example: is used in semi-formal and standard
Actor’s dialogue communication.
3. Extemporaneous Speech – is the Example: Teacher and student
presentation of a carefully planned and
rehearsed speech, spoken in a conversational Note: Professional or mutually
manner using brief notes. acceptable language is a must in this
style.
Example:
A campaign speech before a voting 4. Formal
public. is a one-way straightforward speech.
4. Impromptu Speech – is the presentation of a Example: State of the Nation Address
short message without advance preparation
and is for people knowledgeable about the Note: What the speaker says is
subject. something that has been prepared
beforehand.
Directions: Identify whether each statement is TRUE
5. Frozen or FALSE.
is the most formal communicative
style that is usually used during 1. The MOST informal speech style is the
solemn ceremonies and events.
Example: Pledges
Note: It does not require any feedback
from the audience.
Directions: Get to know more how to distinguish the
types of speeches according to purpose and delivery.
On the left are characteristics of the different speeches.
Check (/) the appropriate column described by each
statement. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answer. intimate style.
2. The standard style of speech style is the casual
Note: More than one column may be selected. style.
3. Consultative style is used when talking to
Legend:
someone in authority.
I = informative speech 4. Frozen style needs feedback.
P = persuasive speech 5. Honorifics like Mr. and Mrs. should be used
E = entertainment speech when talking to strangers.
Ma = manuscript speech 6. You can use slang words like “dude” to a
Me = memorized speech stranger.
Ex = extemporaneous speech 7. Similar interests form a casual speech style.
Im = impromptu speech 8. Correct pronunciation is strictly observed in
the intimate style.
9. Talking to strangers should follow the
consultative style.
10. Delivering a formal speech takes the longest
time of preparation
11. The manager can talk informally to his
subordinates in the workplace.
12. Speech styles develop good values.
13. Using appropriate speech style means varying
degree of formality.
14. Speech context affects speech style.
15. The degree of relationship dictates the type of
speech style to be used.
16. The types of speech according to delivery are
impromptu speech, persuasive speech,
extemporaneous speech, and manuscript
speech.
17. The primary goal of an informative speech is
to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and
behaviors or attitudes of your listeners.
18. Extemporaneous speech has no advance
preparation and is usually for a person
knowledgeable about the subject.
19. An impromptu speech is delivered with little
or no time for preparation.
20. An expository speech provides the audience
with a clear understanding of a concept or
idea.
21. The nature of a reporter’s job is to give a
persuasive speech.
22. The President’s State of the Nation Address
(SONA) is guided by manuscript or
teleprompter.
23. A speaking situation can transform from one
type of speech to another.
24. Entertainment speech is simpler than an
informative speech.
25. A manuscript speech may not be rehearsed
anymore.
26. Short notes are useful in an extemporaneous
speech.
27. A manuscript speech is used to deliver
important information.
28. Vivid descriptions are essential in an
entertainment speech.
29. The types of speech according to purpose are
informative speech, persuasive speech, and
entertainment speech.
30. The credibility of a speaker is important in
informative, persuasive, and impromptu
speech.
