There are four main types of speech delivery: impromptu, extemporaneous, manuscript, and memorized. Impromptu speeches are delivered with little preparation and depend on the speaker's ability to think on their feet. Extemporaneous speeches allow for some preparation through notes but not a full script. Manuscript speeches require reading from a fully prepared text to avoid mistakes. Memorized speeches are rarely recommended due to the mechanical delivery, but if used the speech should be kept short and expressive. The type of delivery chosen depends on the context and goals of the specific speech.

1. TYPES OF SPEECH ACCORDING
TO DELIVERY

2. One way of classifying speeches is the manner
by which the speech will be presented to the
audience. This classification is by delivery
method. There are a few ways in which this is
done:
• Impromptu
• Extemporaneous
• Manuscript
• Memorized

3. IMPROMPTU
• This type of speech is delivered “on the spur of the moment”
and this depends solely on your ability to speak in an instant.
To be successful, you need to:
• Consider the question or statement to which you are about to
reply or react.
• Speak briefly but be sure to speak about the significant
point/s.
• Compose yourself as you organize your thoughts logically.
• Be mindful of what you say but not overly self-conscious.
• Breathe properly.

4. EXTEMPORANEOUS
• This speech allows the speaker to prepare his/her
thoughts and mode of delivery. Notecards or short
outlines written on a small sheet of paper help
significantly in making the speech delivery
organized.
To succeed, you need to
• do research on the topic
• have enough practice delivering the speech to gain
self-confidence

5. MANUSCRIPT
• Before delivering this speech, the speaker prepares the
manuscript that he/she has to present. This requires the speaker
to read every word in it. This type of speech happens when the
speaker cannot afford to commit any mistake or when the script
has to be read exactly as it was written.
To succeed, you need to:
• Focus on key phrases and highlight keywords on your manuscript.
• Practice your speech repeatedly.
• Glance at the highlighted words to remember which idea comes
next.
• Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the substance of your speech
and the sequence of your main points.
• Maintain a conversational tone.
• Periodically look at your audience.

6. MEMORIZED
This usually sounds mechanical and is seldom uses or
recommended. If you choose to memorize:
• keep it short
• add expression in your voice
How you deliver your speech is important as an audience may
refuse to listen to your message at all if you do not use an
effective presentation method given your purpose, audience, and
context. The good news is that this skill can be learned. With
practice, speaking effectively before an audience gets easier and
more personally satisfying as you get back the energy generated
by your speech from the audience.