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    TOPIC: Memorized Speech

    • A memorized speech requires you to commit the speech to memory so that you do not
    bring your notes when delivering it. As with the manuscript speech, you also run the risk of
    sounding mechanical during a memorized delivery. For this reason, keep your memorized
    speech short and work harder on your facial expressions and the tone of your voice.

    When should you memorize?

    • Although keeping a speech in memory is needed only on very rare occasions,


    memorizing a speech can help you achieve a smooth and effortless delivery. You do not need
    to focus on notes or a manuscript. You can concentrate on maintaining eye contact with your
    audience, establishing rapport, and interacting with your audience.

    • Since memorizing can be very tough and mechanical, it is best that you memorize short
    speeches for special occasions. A memorized speech works best for the introduction of a
    guest, acceptance of award or recognition, toast, eulogy, tribute, and the like.

    Disadvantages of the Memorized Speech

    1. You might forget what you are supposed to say. Long pauses can create a very awkward
    moment between you and your audience.

    2. You might memorize the speech mechanically. This can result in a very unnatural delivery.

    3. You might focus on content. Consequently, groping for the right words might make you look
    uptight and stiff.

    4. You might be too tied to remembering your script. This will give you no chance to pay
    attention and respond to audience feedback.

    Advantages of Delivering a Memorized Speech

    1. You do not need notes anymore. Since the speech is memorized, you do not have to worry
    about when to read and when to glance at your audience.

    2. You can plan gestures, facial expressions, and movement. When you know the speech by
    heart, it will be easier for you to work on nonverbal communication.
    3. You can concentrate on visual aids and props. A memorized speech will help you focus more
    on your props if you have any.

    4. You will feel more confident. If you know that you have committed the speech to memory,
    you will not be anxious about running out of words or not knowing what to say.

    Tips in Memorizing a Speech

    1. Break it down! You cannot memorize a speech in one sitting. If your speech has four
    paragraphs, you should focus on one paragraph at a time. Once you have memorized the first
    paragraph, focus on the next one.

    2. Build it up! After memorizing the speech in snippets, you need to put them together. Recite
    the first paragraph and move on to the second. After this, recite the first and second
    paragraphs and move on to the third. The next thing you know, you have completed your
    speech.

    3. Speak out! Do not memorize the speech silently. When you recite your speech over and
    over while memorizing it, your brain multitasks and aids your memory retention.

    4. Identify keys! Identify a key point in every paragraph. Even if you miss out some of the
    words in the actual speech delivery, you can easily expound on the key points.

    5. Have a break! After memorizing some parts of your speech, take a break for some hours or
    for a day. After this, recite the speech again. This will test how well you can recall what you
    think you have memorized.

    6. Record and listen! Record yourself delivering the speech and listen to it over and over again.
    Like a song, the speech will get stuck in your head.

    7. Use note cards! Write one key point on one note card. Bring these note cards wherever you
    go day. and take them out whenever you have extra time to memorize, especially during idle
    times of the day.

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