Chapter 18Chapter 18Extemporaneous and Extemporaneous and Impromptu SpeakingImpromptu Speaking

“Extemp is life.”

– Austan, Goolsbee, Professor of Economics University of Chicago

Differences Differences

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

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

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

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

How to Develop Extemp How 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

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

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?

Look Back on Page 514 of textbook

VocabularyVocabulary

impromptu extemporaneous conversational

quality foreshadowing justification

compelling insight topic specific label analysis zinger

List on Page 497 of textbook