extemporaneous

Communications

(adjective)

A type of speech delivery which involves preparation of speaker notes prior to delivery, associated with conversational style of delivery.

Related Terms

  • concept map
  • mind map
  • verbatim
Business

(adjective)

Without preparation or advanced thought; offhand.

Examples of extemporaneous in the following topics:

  • Extemporaneous Speeches

    • Extemporaneous, the most natural method of delivery, involves glancing at notes while maintaining crucial eye contact with the audience.
    • Extemporaneous speaking is one of the most natural methods for delivering a prepared speech.
    • You can use an extemporaneous speech to achieve a more natural tone, flow and style with the audience.
    • The following guidelines are best practices on how to practice and rehearse an extemporaneous speech:
    • Although extemporaneous speaking may not require memorization and manuscript speaking, organize and prepare your content and notes ahead of time to deliver a speech that will be well received by your audience .
  • 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.
  • Speaking from Memory

    • When speaking from memory, you do not need to think about what is coming next or how to express an idea as you would in extemporaneous speaking; therefore, you can give more attention to the audience.
    • Today, we generally admire and stress extemporaneous speaking in our society, but many of the great speeches in history were delivered all or partially from memory.
  • Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation

    • And don't let extemporaneous speaking fool you: extemporaneous speeches merely involve speaking about a subject with no written notes and are not to be considered truly spontaneous.
  • Key Differences Between Prepared and Impromptu Speeches

    • A prepared speech can be an extemporaneous, manuscript, or memorized speech, or a combination of these techniques.
    • An extemporaneous speech is often delivered with the aid of note cards to help the speaker remember key points and content order.
  • 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.
    • Extemporaneous is the most natural of all methods of prepared delivery where you can successfully achieve a more natural conversation with the audience.
  • Reasons to Outline

    • Think of your outline as a skeleton -- a tool for delivery of extemporaneous speaking.
  • Prayers

    • Some pray according to standardized rituals and liturgies, while others prefer extemporaneous prayers.
  • Introduction

    • While extemporaneous speeches don't give you this kind of freedom, writing your introduction verbatim, or word for word, is vital for any prepared remarks.
  • Preparing to Present

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