Oral Communication Skills and Techniques

The video tutorial explores oral communication, focusing on speaking skills. It categorizes speeches by purpose into expository, persuasive, and entertainment, and by delivery into manuscript, memorized, extemporaneous, and impromptu. Each type has unique strengths and limitations. The video concludes with a discussion on modern communication advancements.

What is the primary goal of oral communication?

• To entertain the audience

• To memorize speeches

• To exchange ideas interactively

• To read from a manuscript

Which skills are essential for effective oral communication?

• Typing and texting

• Memorizing and reciting

• Reading and writing

• Listening and speaking

What are the two main categories for classifying speeches?

• Purpose and delivery

• Content and length

• Audience and location

• Style and tone

What is the primary aim of an expository speech?

• To memorize information

• To persuade the listeners

• To entertain the audience

• To educate the audience

Which method is NOT typically used in expository speeches?

• Problem-solution

• Narration

• Definition

• Comparison and contrast

What is the main goal of a persuasive speech?

• To convince and encourage change

• To entertain the listeners

• To inform the audience

• To read from a script

Which of the following is an example of a persuasive speech?

• Political campaign

• After-dinner speech

• Wedding toast

• Classroom lecture

What is the primary purpose of an entertainment speech?

• To persuade the listeners

• To provide fun and laughter

• To educate the audience

• To deliver a formal message

Which of the following is NOT an example of an entertainment speech?

• Roast

• Keynote address

• After-dinner speech

• Wedding toast

What is a key characteristic of manuscript speech delivery?

• It is delivered with brief notes

• It is read word for word from a document

• It is memorized completely

• It is delivered without preparation