One of the most common ways to deliver a speech is to use a manuscript: a word by word document of everything you plan to say from beginning to end. What's on this pageĪn overview of the 4 modes of speech delivery, the pros (advantages) and cons (disadvantages) of each, plus links to examples and further resources. Let’s briefly outline each method and their advantages and disadvantages.
The answer depends on how much time you have available, the type of speech you’re giving and, your audience.
How do you know which mode will be most effective?