Rena’s best friend asked her to give a short speech on her 18th birthday. She was asked to talk about how they met and what their friendship was like.

Mr. Yamada gave a speech about the discovery of a better engine for motorcycles for motorcycle enthusiasts.

Walter was asked to conduct a talk regarding healthy and balanced meal preparation.

Ria and Gwen were giving an opening statement about their opinion on the legalization of divorce in the Philippines.

Should all public restrooms be all-gender?

A stand-up comedian was telling a story about the time he met a beautiful woman.

Abraham Lincoln’s Death

Immigration History in America

The Worst Joke I’ve Ever Heard

Underage Driving Should be Punishable by Law

Manuscript reading does not require any nonverbal cues.

Manuscript reading needs to be practiced too.

This type of speech may affect your rapport with the audience.

Eye contact is not essential for this type of speech.

Manuscript reading is usually delivered over a lectern or a podium.

Impromptu speaking challenges the speaker’s ability to organize ideas and deliver the speech effectively in a short period of time.

In an impromptu speech, there is no need for nonverbal cues.

There are strategies that can help you in verbalizing your thoughts.

Once you are asked to deliver an impromptu speech, you are required to speak the moment you enter the stage. No warm-up is needed.

In an impromptu speech, your audience does not care about your transitions anymore.

Dian said “Oops!” after spilling the coffee.

“I jog every day,” Reese told Jeff.

Shawn whispered to himself, “I will not make that mistake again.”

James raised his right hand and recited, “I pledge allegiance to the flag.”

“So, tell me about yourself,” the interviewer began.

I promise to pay you on Tuesday.

I think this color will be perfect for your room.

You are hereby sentenced guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Thank you for dropping these files.

Please pass the butter.