2.7 Written Works

• Impromptu Speech - the speaker is given with little or no time to prepare. In most instances this happens during ambush interviews or other

  gatherings where you are requested to speak in the group.

•   Prepared speech is the speaker is given the topic beforehand, has time to research about the topic, can rehearse

  or practice prior to the delivery of the speech. The speaker reads it word for word to the audience. In this method, the speaker will not miss anything.

Practice Task 1. IMPROMPTU SPEECH or PREPARED SPEECH

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Read the following examples or situation and tell whether IMPROMPTU SPEECH or PREPARED SPEECH is used

Multiple Choice

You were asked to deliver a message for a debutante to fill in for a friend caught in traffic on her way to Villa Caceres Hotel.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

While attending an SSG meeting, you were unexpectedly requested to share your experiences as SK Chairman.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

After hitting 17 points with a driving dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers in his first Golden State Warriors game after two years, star shooting guard Klay Thomson was interviewed by the ESPN on-court reporter.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

  You were asked by a TV reporter of your comment on limited face to face classes while strolling at the mall.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

   Your teacher suddenly asked you to introduce yourself during your online class.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

  You were invited to speak before a recognition program.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

    The class valedictorian delivered his valediction address at the graduation rites.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

A school club requested you to serve as a resource speaker in their virtual symposium.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

   Olivia Rodrigo delivers her acceptance speech for being the Billboard New Breakout Artist.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

Multiple Choice

          You are assigned to read the message of the DepEd secretary during Graduation Day.

• IMPROMPTU SPEECH

• PREPARED SPEECH

​Practice Task 2. AGREE OR DISAGREE

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Read and examine the following statements. Choose to AGREE if the statement or given situation best describes the speaker in delivering a message before a specific group of audience and DISAGREE if not.

Multiple Choice

    During speech delivery, body language should complement the meaning of what you say.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

      A speaker should observe proper decorum and dress in a way that exudes respect and formality.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

   If you have a copy of the speech, just read and finish it as fast as you can.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

  Avoid answering questions from the audience.

• Agree

• Disgaree

Multiple Choice

    During speech delivery, you apologize about your lack of preparation.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

  Seasoned speakers don’t require practice in the delivery of their speeches.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

Make an outline to ensure that you do not miss any important detail in your speech.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

Stay calm and focused even if you feel nervous in facing the audience.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

If possible, gather enough information about the topic of your speech.

• Agree

• Disagree

Multiple Choice

     Build your speech on clarity, not on complexity.

• Agree

• Disagree