extemporaneous

(adjective)

Without preparation or advanced thought; offhand.

Examples of extemporaneous in the following topics:

  • Dealing with a Difficult Audience

    • One way to prepare for these situations is by delivering speeches as though they are extemporaneous.
    • An extemporaneous speech (extemp speech) is delivered from a prepared outline or note cards.
    • For one, an extemporaneous speech sounds spontaneous because the presenter is not reading word for word.
    • In order to play to the strengths of extemporaneous speech, it is important to practice presenting with the outline or note cards being used.
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