All of the following are disadvantages of a memorized speech, except:

A memorized speech is learned word for word, so it can be inflexible, take extensive practice, and leave the speaker at risk of forgetting what comes next. However, memorizing a speech does not prevent the speaker from moving around; it can actually allow more movement than reading from a manuscript. Therefore, “there is no freedom to move about” is the exception.

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