Speech Communications Instant Speech: Impromptu
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Brain Teasers What is the difference between an extemporaneous and an impromptu speech? How can you prepare for an emergency speech situation? How should you organize an impromptu speech?
What is the difference between an extemporaneous and an impromptu speech? Impromptu means spur-of-the-moment—a situation that demands you talk without prior notice Extemporaneous is a well thought-out, rehearsed speech not read verbatium
How can you prepare for an emergency speech situation? For emergencies only Outguess impromptu situations Listen carefully Memorize an organization pattern Process (while you are walking to the front) Quickly relate topic to your experience Determine your assertion--one key point you want to make Decide how best to organize material in body time, space, problem-solution, topical? Capture statement
How should you organize an impromptu speech? Capture Assert Support assertion Specific illustrations--something that has happened to you or that you have read Restate main point to conclude (tie it up with beginning capture step)
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Assignment One minute impromptu speech on one of three topics drawn from a hat
How to Prepare Impromptus will be taken from the following topics dogs home safety first aid manners diets outdoor cooking airplane travel charity drives my favorite sport popular music dentists my greatest disappointment superstitions foreign cars women’s purses vacations my hobby parades TV commercials video games my favorite foods
How to Present Draw three topics Choose one One minute to prepare As first student speaks, second speaker will draw, etc. Use organizational pattern Speak for one minute until you see time card flashed. (Don’t stop in mid-sentence.)