impromptu

Examples of impromptu in the following topics:

• Key Differences Between Prepared and Impromptu Speeches

  • The key difference between a prepared and impromptu speech is the amount of time given to the speaker to rehearse and prepare.
  • Another type of speech that is less commonly seen in society (but nonetheless very useful to understand) is the impromptu speech.
  • While this seems like a difficult style in which to give a speech, most speech in a person's daily life is impromptu.
  • The most common example of a real world impromptu speech is the elevator pitch.
  • Visual aids and slides could be part of a prepared speech, but not an impromptu speech.

• Impromptu Speeches

  • An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, usually about a topic that the speaker knows well.
  • An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, yet almost always with some advance knowledge on the topic.
  • For example, if called on to speak in class, a student might give a short impromptu speech about a topic that was in the assigned readings.
  • Additionally, impromptu speaking is rarely appropriate for occasions which require more reasoned discourse with supporting ideas or more formal events.
  • List ways to quickly prepare when called upon to give an impromptu speech

• Additional Notes on Preparing and Delivering Impromptu Speeches

  • An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation, but the presenter is usually very knowledgeable about the subject matter.
  • An impromptu speech is given with little or no preparation.
  • Impromptu speeches can take many different forms and occur in different situations.
  • There are ways to prepare and deliver impromptu speeches by anticipating the more common impromptu contexts.
  • In certain situations you can anticipate the types of questions or requests which will require a seemingly impromptu response.

• Choosing Your Method of Delivery

  • There are four common methods of delivery--impromptu with little or no preparation, memorization, reading from prepared manuscript, and extemporaneous with outline or notes.
  • For an impromptu speech, you may have a minute or two to prepare in your mind before you speak.

• Research Tips: Start Early, Use a Bibliography, and Evaluate Material Critically

  • Mark Twain once said, "It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech. " If it took that long for Mark Twain, one of the most eloquent speakers in American history, to write a "good impromptu speech," students of public speaking should take note and get a nice, early start on the research process.