Lesson 1

• Public Speaking: refers to speaking in public
• Material: refers to your topic which can be about your experiences, observations, inspiration, or anything you are interested to talk about
• Message: refers to the content or the main point of your speech, which can be supported by personal stories or anecdotes,...
• Speech to Inform: seeks to provide the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by the speaker
• Speech to entertain: seeks to provide the audience with entertainment.
• Speech to persuade: seeks to provide the audience with favorable or acceptable ideas that can influence their own ideas or decisions
• Methods of Delivery: refers to the style of delivery. These methods are manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and extemporaneous.
• Manuscript: their speech is delivered by speakers who intend to read aloud their speech word for word to their audience.
• Memorized: speech is delivered by the speakers who intend to memorize their speech word for word. This occurs when one delivers a declamation or oratorical piece for a contest or during a gathering.
• Impromptu: speech is delivered by speakers who are suddenly asked or requested by someone or a group of people to say a few words about something.
• Extemporaneous: speech is delivered by speakers who intend to present a well-crafted speech. That speech is fully prepared and perfectly rehearsed ahead of time.
• Manners in Speech: refer to ethical standards in delivering a speech in public