ORAL COM REVIEWER FINALS-

Speech Delivery

The way in which a message, ideas, thoughts, and feelings are expressed through spoken words.

Read Speech

A type of speech where the speaker reads from a prepared manuscript, with the advice to practice delivery beforehand.

Memorized Speech

A type of speech that is written in advance and then memorized by the speaker, often used in oratorical and declamation pieces.

Extemporaneous Speech

A speech delivered by a speaker who has expert knowledge on a topic and uses an outline of ideas written on cue cards, allowing for a more conversational and interactive delivery.

Impromptu Speech

A speech delivered with little to no preparation, usually short and casual, often given at events such as weddings or victory parties.

Informative Speech

A type of speech that imparts knowledge to the audience based on the speaker's expertise, including demonstrative speeches.

Persuasive Speech

A speech delivered to reinforce beliefs, change the audience's beliefs, or move them into taking action, often using facts to inform the audience.

Speeches for Special Occasions

Speeches prepared for a specific purpose dictated by a given occasion, which can be informative, persuasive, or both.

Speech Acts

The different acts or functions of speech, including locutionary acts, illocutionary acts, and perlocutionary acts.

Locutionary Act

The utterance of a meaningful sentence or what is said literally, such as making a statement, asking a question, giving a command, expressing an opinion, describing something, narrating a story, offering an apology, or making a promise.

Illocutionary Act

The social function or intention of what is said, such as making a request, giving a command, making a promise, offering an apology, extending an invitation, giving a warning, offering congratulations, or giving advice.

Perlocutionary Act

The effect or impact of what is said on the listener, such as persuading, convincing, inspiring, intimidating, or comforting someone through speech.