This document discusses extemporaneous and impromptu speaking. Extemporaneous speeches are prepared and practiced, relying on notes, while impromptu speeches are delivered off-the-cuff and focus on developing a single point of view. Extemporaneous speaking contests involve analyzing a current event, drawing three topics to choose from, and preparing a 7-minute speech in 30 minutes using prepared files. Tips for extemporaneous speeches include using a clear 3-part structure, foreshadowing the speech, providing new insights, and closing with impact. Impromptu speeches should keep it simple, develop a clear point of view with one or two examples to illustrate the main idea and a short summary.
1. Chapter 18Chapter 18
Extemporaneous andExtemporaneous and
Impromptu SpeakingImpromptu Speaking
“Extemp is life.”
– Austan, Goolsbee, Professor of Economics
University of Chicago
2. DifferencesDifferences
Extemporaneous Speaking
– Prepared
– Practiced
– Rely on notes or outline
– Usually more serious subjects
Impromptu
– Delivered off-the-cuff
– Simple, develops a single point-of-view
3. Extemp in CompetitionExtemp in Competition
Analyze a current event
Draw three subjects and choose one to speak
about
– Example: Will George Bush’s approval ratings continue to
drop?
30 minutes to prepare speech
7 minutes long
Use prepared files to develop support
Develop outline, but speak from memory
4. Tips for ExtempTips for Extemp
Needs clear 3-part organization
Foreshadow - or give a map for the rest
of the speech
Provide compelling insight - something
your listeners don’t know
Close with a zinger or powerful
conclusion
5. Tips for ExtempTips for Extemp
Keep old speeches
Choose prescriptive topics when
available - how can or what must
someone do? - prescribe policy
changes
Avoid “canned” intros
Do practice speeches
Develop a natural style
6. How to Develop ExtempHow to Develop Extemp
SpeechSpeech
Intro, Body (3 points), Conclusion
How to develop main points
– Label - state what area you are going to analyze
– Analysis - provide thinking on this area
– Evidence - support thinking with evidence
7. Impromptu RemarksImpromptu Remarks
Keep them simple
Develop a simple point of view
Give one or two clear examples to
illustrate your point
Give a short summary that restates the
main idea
8. Recalling the FactsRecalling the Facts
What is the key to developing an
effective extemporaneous delivery?
What are the guidelines for
extemporaneous speaking contests?
What three steps should an impromptu
speech organizational pattern include?
What is the worst mistake you can
make in impromptu speaking?
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