TYPES OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO DELIVERY

During a graduation ceremony, the valedictorian reads a heartfelt speech from a printed script, carefully following each line

• IMPROMPTU

• MEMORIZED

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

• MANUSCRIPT

In a classroom debate, a student is asked to give their opinion on the spot about a controversial topic without prior preparation. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

A performer delivers a poem they have memorized perfectly, reciting it word-for-word without any notes. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

At a conference, a speaker uses an outline to discuss their research, referring to key points and notes but also adding spontaneous thoughts and examples. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

A news anchor reads the evening news from a teleprompter, ensuring every detail is presented accurately as written. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

A student at a talent show talks about their hobby, improvising their remarks based on audience reactions and questions, without any prepared notes. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

An actor delivers a monologue they have memorized for a theater performance, performing it exactly as rehearsed. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORAENOUS

A business professional gives a presentation using slides and notes, speaking naturally and elaborating on key points as they go along. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

During a formal event, a political leader reads a speech written in advance, making sure to adhere to the wording closely to convey specific messages. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS

A student is called upon in class to share their thoughts on a reading assignment, quickly organizing their ideas and speaking without any prior preparation. 

• MANUSCRIPT

• MEMORIZED

• IMPROMPTU

• EXTEMPORANEOUS