EL 103: Creative Speech and Theatre Arts Notes

Creative Speech Productions Overview

  • **Types of Speaking: **
    • Impromptu Speaking
    • Extemporaneous Speaking
    • Memorized Speaking
    • Manuscript Speaking

Types of Speaking Methods

  1. Impromptu Speaking

    • Sudden method of speaking relying on experience and improvisation.
    • Requires spontaneity.
    • Source: Lumettu and Runtuwene, 2018.

  2. Extemporaneous Speaking

    • Closely resembles everyday conversation.
    • Involves planning rather than scripting.
    • Source: Bailey, d.

  3. Memorized Speaking

    • Speaker commits the entire presentation to memory.
    • Delivered without notes.
    • Source: The Routledge Handbook of Public Speaking Research and Theory, n.d.

  4. Manuscript Speaking

    • Speaker reads a text from a manuscript, following it verbatim.
    • No deviation or interpolation.
    • Source: Hildebrandt & Stevens, 2009.

Argumentation and Debate

  • Focuses on comparing and constructing logical arguments.
  • Characteristics of Argumentation:
    • More flexible and informal than structured debate.
    • Can take various forms: essays, speeches, messages.
    • Aims to persuade the opposing side.
Rhetorical Appeals in Argumentation

  1. Logos (Logical Appeal)

    • Uses rationality and well-structured arguments.
    • Based on facts, statistics, and logical reasoning.
    • Example: Market research indicating a 300% increase in computer chips sales.

  2. Pathos (Emotional Appeal)

    • Evokes emotions (sympathy, fear, anger).
    • Example: Call to save rainforests and animals from destruction.

  3. Ethos (Credibility Appeal)

    • Establishes speaker's trustworthiness and authority.
    • Example: A former mayor advocating for community action.

Debate Structure

  • Formal and structured discussion.
  • Involves a moderator/judges.
  • Types of Debate:
    1. Policy Debate
    2. Lincoln-Douglas Debate
    3. Asian Parliamentary Debate
Asian Parliamentary Debate Format
  • Consists of two teams: Government and Opposition.
  • Each side composed of three members.
  • Motions (topics) debated.
  • Each speaker has specific roles (Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, etc.).

Special Occasion Speeches

  • Designed to honor or commemorate.
  • Types include:
    • Introduction Speech
    • Presentation Speech
    • Acceptance Speech
    • Toast
    • Eulogy

Oral Interpretation

  • The art of performing literature aloud.
  • Enhances vocal techniques and public speaking confidence.
  • Encourages appreciation for various literary genres.

Storytelling: Definition and Elements

  • Definition:
    • An interactive art form using words and actions.
  • Goals of Storytelling:
    • Simplification of concepts.
    • Uniting diverse audiences.
  • Elements:
    1. Plot
    2. Character
    3. Conflict
    4. Theme

One Playlet

  • Short play in one act with fewer characters and simpler plot.
  • Key elements include character, setting, theme, conflict, dialogue, and stage directions.
  • Steps in writing:
    1. Choose a theme
    2. Develop a plot
    3. Create characters
    4. Write dialogue
    5. Format the script
    6. Revise and edit.

Conclusion

  • The course EL 103 covers diverse speech production genres, focusing on enhancing speaking skills through practice and performance in various formats.